The Delhi High Court has granted permission for former BharatPe Managing Director Ashneer Grover and his wife, Madhuri Jain Grover, to travel to the US separately. This decision comes amidst ongoing controversies involving Ashneer Grover, known for his appearance on Shark Tank India.
Ashneer Grover and his wife are not allowed to travel to the US together
Ashneer Grover has been granted permission to travel from May 26 to June 12, while Madhuri Jain Grover has been authorized to travel from June 15 onwards. This arrangement ensures that one spouse remains in the country while the other travels abroad. The Delhi Police’s counsel has been directed by the court to propose conditions aimed at ensuring the Grovers’ return to India.
According to media reports, the Grovers submitted a plea challenging the lookout circulars (LOC) issued against them in connection with an inquiry by the Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing concerning accusations of financial impropriety.
Last June, a panel of judges from the Delhi High Court issued a notice regarding the Grovers’ request to annul the FIR filed by the Economic Offences Wing. However, the court refused to pause the investigation, allowing it to continue.
Ashneer and Madhuri are accused of committing an Rs 81-crore fraud at the fintech firm. Lookout Circulars (LOCs) are typically issued against individuals with a criminal record or under investigation to prevent them from leaving the country where the alleged crime occurred.
Ashneer Grover, co-founder and former Managing Director of BharatPe, and Madhuri Jain Grover, the company’s former head of operations, left the organization in early 2022. Subsequently, in December 2022, BharatPe filed a complaint against the couple. In May 2023, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) registered an FIR against them.
Ashneer Grover’s controversy beyond courtroom
Earlier, Aashish Solanki had extended an invitation to Ashneer Grover to appear as a guest on the Pretty Good Roast, a show featuring a live audience, which is now available on YouTube.
Reportedly, the Shark Tank India judge took offense and expressed a desire to disassociate his face or name from the show. Aashish uploaded an edited video without including Ashneer’s name or face, and even omitted the segment of his roast. However, this was also taken down after a few hours.