India, April 11 -- The Karnataka High Court (HC) yesterday reportedly warned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that a cost of Rs.1 Lakh would be imposed on the agency if the appeal against bail granted to gaming platform WinZO's cofounder Paavan Nanda is found to be unnecessary.

As per a Bar and Bench report, Justice S Rachaiah said the agency's appeal must show either a violation of bail conditions or an active attempt by Nanda to suppress facts in the case to avoid the cost. 

"Without these two, if I find this is an unnecessary challenge, I will impose Rs.1 Lakh cost," Justice Rachaiah reportedly said. The matter has been posted for next hearing on April 23.

This follows a Bengaluru sessions court, in February, granting bail to N...