Q-Net scam: SC relief for Michael Ferreira but he still can't leave India

The billiards champion, lawyer, and Padma Bhushan awardee joined Q-Net investment scheme in 2006

The Supreme Court has granted bail to former billiards champion Michael Ferreira and his partner Malcolm Desai in the Q-Net direct selling case, but laid down conditions that include submission of passports with the trial court.

"If the petitioners are holding passport, they shall deposit the same in the concerned trial Court and if not, they should produce affidavit in that regard," the Supreme court said in its order dated March 27.

Ferreira and Desai were directed to cooperate with the investigation and report to the police station every month. They also cannot change their address without prior permission of