From the National Herald case to the IRCTC scam, major 2025 Delhi court cases drew nationwide attention. High-profile politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav faced scrutiny, while courts also dealt with terror incidents including the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Red Fort blast.
Today, On 25th February, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the bail plea of Christian Michel in the Delhi High Court, arguing that he posed a flight risk. However, Michel’s lawyer, Advocate Aljo Joseph, countered this claim, stating that his passport had already expired. The case revolves around concerns of potential escape and legal restrictions on his movement.
![[AgustaWestland Chopper Scam Case] Apex Court Seeks CBI Response To Bail Plea By Christian Michel](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-7-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court of India on Friday (6th Dec) has requested the CBI to respond within four weeks to British national Christian Michel’s bail plea related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel, extradited in December 2018, has been in custody since after previous bail applications were denied. The case involves significant corruption allegations linked to VVIP helicopter contracts.
![[AgustaWestland Chopper Scam] Delhi HC Denies Bail to Christian Michel James in Rs 3,600-Crore CBI Case](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-369.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today(25th Sept), the Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of British national Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper scam. The case, investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), involves the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters for the Indian government.
