The agency filed its reply before Special Judge Talwant Singh opposing the plea by Rishi, a British national, on the grounds that he might destroy crucial evidence and not return to India to join the ongoing investigation.
57-year-old Rishi is facing a CBI probe in connection with the alleged irregularities in supply of Tatra all-terrain trucks to public sector Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML).
Rishi, in his petition, also sought direction to the CBI to apprise the concerned authorities to suspend the look out circular which was issued against him on March 31 this year.
CBI prosecutor V K Sharma opposed Rishi's plea seeking permission to go abroad for four weeks saying that the probe into the case is still going on and if Rishi is allowed to travel to the UK, there is likelihood that he may not return.
"This court may be pleased not to allow the prayer of the petitioner (Rishi) to leave the country for medical treatment or business purposes," the CBI said in its reply.
The court posted the matter for October 16 for further hearing on the plea.
Rishi had approached the court seeking its permission to travel abroad saying he has always co-operated with the CBI and had gone to its office whenever he was called by the agency.
He said that he is required to undergo medical treatment in the UK and also for business purposes. (More)
