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2021 (8) TMI 1381 - SUPREME COURTValidity of Status report filed by M/s Grant Thornton, who were appointed as Forensic Auditors - report indicates that the auditors were not provided complete access to all electronic records, including those which were in possession of the Chief Financial Officer, Unitech Limited. - HELD THAT:- The contents of the communication dated 16 August 2021 and the material which has come on the record indicate that, despite the orders of this Court, irregularities are taking place within the precincts of the Tihar Central Jail where the two accused have been lodged. These activities undermine the authority of the Court and will derail the investigation which has been ordered by the Directorate of Enforcement. It is directed that both the accused, Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra be shifted from Tihar Central Jail to the premises of Arthur Road Jail, Mumbai and Taloja Central Jail, Mumbai, respectively. The video conferencing facility at the Jails to which the accused are being transferred shall be made available so as to enable them to record their presence in the court proceedings where their presence is required. Copies of the interim and final reports of M/s Grant Thornton, forensic auditors appointed by this Court shall be furnished to the Directorate of Enforcement. Copies of the reports shall be handed over in a sealed cover to Ms Shraddha Deshmukh, counsel assisting Ms Madhavi Divan for onward transmission to the Directorate of Enforcement - List the Special Leave Petition after six weeks, and a status report shall be filed by ED on the investigation.
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