Former Air Chief Marshal got bail in chopper case

Today, Court granted bail to Former Air Chief Marshal S.P. Tyagi in VVIP chopper bribery case.
Court granted bail and directed him to furnish a personal bond of Rs. 2 lakhs with one surety amount of a like amount.
Former Air Chief Marshal had allegedly conspiracy in to with the other accused in 2005 and conceded to change the Air Force’s consistent stand that the 6,000-metre service ceiling of VVIP helicopters was an inescapable operational necessity. It was reduced to 4,500 metres. This helped AgustaWestland to meet the eligibility criteria for the contract.
Bail applications of two other accused in the case, Mr. Tyagi’s cousin Sanjeev Tyagi and lawyer Gautam Khaitan, will be heard on January 4.