New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday ordered to release Christian Michel James from custody in the alleged money laundering case linked with Augusta Westland chopper deal case. James will remain in custody in the CBI case. A similar bail application is pending in CBI case.

James had sought release from the custody on the ground that he has completed the maximum sentence of 7 years in custody in money laundering case. He was granted bail by the Supreme Court in CBI case and by the Delhi High Court in Money laundering case.

On being informed of the court's decision Michel said that he was happy and that there were good judges. He also said that he is working on organising his travel documents.

Earlier, Special Judge (...