No instructions from Mallya, lawyer tells SC

One-liner: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya's lawyer, facing extradition, told the SC on Thursday he has been incommunicado for a long time and requested the court to discharge him from representing Mallya in the matter.

Provide Mallya's email: A bench asked the lawyer to provide Mallya's email and residential address in the UK to the court registry. 

Wants to be discharged: Counsel submitted that he wants to be discharged from the case since he is not receiving any instructions from Mallya.

Lawyer permitted to withdraw: The top court permitted the lawyer to initiate the procedure for withdrawing his legal representation for the fugitive. 

Secure Mallya's presence: The bench was informed that the top court had also directed the central govt to take steps to secure the presence of Mallya in India.

Monetary dispute with SBI: The apex court was considering a plea filed by Mallya in relation to a monetary dispute with the State Bank of India.

Suppressed info: In July, the SC sentenced Mallya to four months imprisonment for contempt of court in 2017, as he suppressed information from the court. 

Attachment: The top court also ordered Mallya to deposit $40 mn -- which he had transferred to his family members in violation of the court orders -- failing which attachment of his properties will begin.

Source: PTI