New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on a petition filed by UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari, challenging a trial court's decision declaring him a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO) under the provisions of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018.

The matter was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, who reserved her verdict after hearing extensive submissions from both sides.

Appearing for Bhandari, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal contended that once a person is declared a fugitive, he is stripped of his right to avail legal remedies. He argued that the trial court's order must be stayed, as its immediate consequence would be the seizure of Bhandari's properties.

The plea was strongly opposed by...