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.
A Delhi special court modified bail conditions for alleged AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel while dismissing his plea seeking release in the CBI case. The court eased passport and surety requirements, aligning them with relief earlier granted in the ED case.
A Delhi court has reserved its order on Christian Michel’s plea seeking release in the CBI case linked to the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel argues he has already completed the maximum seven-year custody period for the alleged offences.
Today, On 20th December, The Delhi Court ordered the release of Christian Michel from custody in the Enforcement Directorate case after he completed the maximum seven-year sentence under the PMLA. However, he will continue to remain in jail due to the pending CBI corruption case.
Today, On 24th November, The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the India–UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel has contested the trial court’s order rejecting his request for release from jail.
Delhi court rejects Christian Michel’s plea for release in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam CBI case, citing Section 467 IPC charges carrying life imprisonment, making Section 436A CrPC inapplicable.
Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland chopper scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court to relax his strict bail conditions. Extradited from the UAE in 2018, he faces allegations of corruption and money laundering. His plea, which seeks to ease restrictions impacting his personal freedom, is set for hearing soon.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision regarding Christian Michel’s request to modify bail conditions in the AgustaWestland money laundering case. Michel, accused of acting as a middleman, appeared via video link from Tihar Jail. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the changes, citing concerns over the investigation’s integrity.
Christian Michel James, accused in the AgustaWestland case, wants to serve his sentence in India instead of seeking bail due to security concerns. He has alleged poisoning attempts in Tihar Jail, prompting a court directive for a report from jail authorities. Medical treatment for his post-surgery pain has also been ordered.
New Delhi– The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has allowed Christian Michel James, an accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, to apply for a new passport. This direction was issued to the jail authorities on Tuesday to help Michel fulfil the bail conditions set by the court.
