Special court judge KP Kshirsagar hearing cases pertaining to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act allowed her plea. The court also allowed her to visit Sri Lanka to attend a Holi celebration event.

The 61-year-old appeared before the court after skipping several summonses and seven non-bailable warrants. On February 27, the court declared her an “absconder” and directed police to arrest and produce her before it on March 6.