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MumbaiUpdated: May 6, 2026 04:19 AM IST Nearly four months after he was detained for allegedly posting objectionable content against a BJP leader, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government to modify the Look Out Circular (LOC) against UK-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil (49) in the case, so that he can fly back to England by or after May 11. A single-judge bench of Justice Ashwin D Bhobe took on record undertakings filed by Patil and his parents, assuring his appearance as and when required during the probe and his cooperation with the investigation agency.He was booked for allegedly posting objectionable content against a BJP leader and was detained on January 10 upon his arrival at the Mumbai airport. On April 15, Advocate General (AG) Milind Sathe for the state government had said that it had no objection to lifting the LOC against Patil if the investigation reports pertaining to the case against him were not made available within three weeks. The HC had then admitted Patil’s plea challenging the FIR and LOC. He had denied the allegations of posting the objectionable content. Patil’s lawyers had claimed he was virtually “in an open-air jail” and his detention “resulted in there being a possibility of him being removed from his job” in the UK and he has a family including wife and a child in the UK and patients to look after. Justice Bhobe had then told the government that it cannot hold a person for a longer time and sought completion of the investigation at the earliest. On Tuesday, senior advocate Rajiv Shakdher and advocates Ujjwalkumar Chavhan and Aditya Hire for Patil told the bench that he had filed an undertaking stating that he will “not evade or avoid the process of law and shall participate in the investigation proceedings in good faith and as required.”Story continues below this ad Patil, a UK citizen employed in the National Health Service (NHS) UK as a consultant doctor, had added that “travelling back to India requires reasonable prior intimation to enable compliance without compromising his professional duties and obligations.” However, he said that 15-day notice was “sufficient for him to travel back to India again to join the probe.” The court accepted Patil’s statement on undertaking, after AG Sathe said that the authority was satisfied with it and will modify the LOC to enable his UK travel, as the probe is still on. “By virtue of this, he would be able to travel outside India and instructions will be issued to competent authorities on or before May 11,” Sathe stated. The court then ordered modification of LOC and is likely to hear Patil’s main plea next in June 2026. Omkar Gokhale is a journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Mumbai. His work demonstrates exceptionally strong Expertise and Authority in legal and judicial reporting, making him a highly Trustworthy source for developments concerning the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court in relation to Maharashtra and its key institutions. Expertise & Authority Affiliation: Reports for The Indian Express, a national newspaper known for its rigorous journalistic standards, lending significant Trustworthiness to his legal coverage. Core Authority & Specialization: Omkar Gokhale's work is almost exclusively dedicated to the complex field of legal affairs and jurisprudence, specializing in: Bombay High Court Coverage: He provides detailed, real-time reports on the orders, observations, and decisions of the Bombay High Court's principal and regional benches. Key subjects include: Fundamental Rights & Environment: Cases on air pollution, the right to life of residents affected by dumping sites, and judicial intervention on critical infrastructure (e.g., Ghodbunder Road potholes). Civil & Criminal Law: Reporting on significant bail orders (e.g., Elgaar Parishad case), compensation for rail-related deaths, and disputes involving high-profile individuals (e.g., Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty). Constitu
NewsWorldUS NewsRudy Giuliani Hospitalised: Former NYC Mayor in ‘critical but stable’ condition, spokesman confirms Giuliani became widely known for his leadership in New York after the September 11 attacks, which led to him being called “America’s mayor”. 2 min readMay 4, 2026 07:57 AM IST First published on: May 4, 2026 at 07:56 AM IST Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani participates in a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks in New York. (Photo: AP) Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and an ex-adviser to US President Donald Trump, is in hospital in critical but stable condition, his spokesman said on Sunday. Spokesman Ted Goodman did not say what caused the 81-year-old to be admitted or how long he has been in hospital. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,” Goodman said in a statement. He added that Giuliani “remains in critical but stable condition”.‘He’s fighting with strength’ Giuliani last appeared publicly on Friday night when he hosted his online programme, America’s Mayor Live, from Palm Beach, Florida. During the show, he coughed and said his voice was not well. “My voice is a little under the weather, so I won’t be able to speak as loudly as I usually do,” he said. Giuliani became widely known for his leadership in New York after the September 11 attacks, which led to him being called “America’s mayor”. He later worked as Trump’s personal lawyer and supported claims of fraud in the 2020 US election, which was won by Joe Biden. Courts and election reviews found no evidence of widespread fraud.Story continues below this ad Trump says hospitalisation is ‘a tragedy’ Reacting to the news, Trump wrote on social media that Giuliani was “a True Warrior” and said his hospitalisation was “so sad”. “Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani… has been hospitalised, and is in critical condition,” Trump wrote, adding: “What a tragedy… and now, look at Rudy.” Giuliani has faced legal troubles in recent years, including a defamation case brought by two former election workers in Georgia, who won a $148 million judgment against him. He later reached a settlement allowing him to keep some assets. He was also hospitalised in September after suffering injuries, including a fractured vertebra, in a car crash in New Hampshire. Giuliani was elected mayor of New York in 1993 after serving as a federal prosecutor known for pursuing organised crime and financial cases. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising
Tripathi became the Registrar in December 2020 and functioned as Chief Administrative Officer and Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), controlling the Accounts and Finance Department that required him to monitor university funds.A Noida court on Tuesday rejected an anticipatory bail plea by the former registrar of Gautam Buddha Nagar University (GBU) in connection with a case where he is accused of fraud to the tune of Rs 5 crore. Additional Session Judge Abhishek Pandey rejected the plea by Dr Vishwas Tripathi, against whom the police have slapped charges including criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. According to the police, the modus operandi allegedly involved accounts staff and outsourced data-entry employees generating fake UPI transaction IDs or receipts after which these entries were uploaded on the university system to show compliance, but the money was never deposited in the university’s official accounts. “Perused the case diary and other material documents available on record. On perusal of case diary, it appears that accused along with other co-accused persons committed offences of criminal breach of trust, forgery, cheating, criminal conspiracy and embezzlement …the offences are very serious in nature,” the court said. Tripathi became the Registrar in December 2020 and functioned as Chief Administrative Officer and Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), controlling the Accounts and Finance Department that required him to monitor university funds. “During internal reconciliation for FY 2024-25 initiated in April 2025, it was found that over Rs 5 crore collected as student fees was recorded in the fee collection software but was absent from official bank accounts,” the FIR filed in the case states. According to the university’s complaint on the basis of which the FIR was registered, “Tripathi is alleged to have been an active conspirator who failed to verify bank reconciliations, thereby facilitating continued embezzlement. He also had control over CCTV systems in the accounts office but allegedly did not provide footage despite repeated requests by the Fact-Finding Committee, which had issued three written reminders, but he did not respond which raised suspicion of suppression or tampering of evidence.” It is further alleged that financial statements prepared during this period were based on fabricated data, misleading the university and causing losses.Story continues below this ad “The embezzlement detected so far exceeds Rs 5 crore and primarily relates to FY 2024-25, but the actual amount could be higher as reconciliations for the past five years were not conducted,” it read.
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