Delhi HC issues notice on plea against bail granted to businessman Samir Modi

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice on a plea against the bail granted to businessman Samir Modi in an alleged rape case.

The complainant has approached the High Court seeking the quashing of the trial court order granting bail to Samir Modi. He was granted bail on September 25.

He was arrested on September 18 in connection with the FIR lodged at the New Friends Colony police station.


Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice on the plea challenging the bail granted to him. The High Court has sought a response from the Delhi police and Samir Modi.

The next date of the hearing is November 20.

Senior advocate Geeta Luthra, along with advocates Bakul Jain, Jatin Sethi, Rishabh Dahiya and Prashansika Thakur appeared for the petitioner (complainant).

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Vipin Kharb granted bail to Samir Modi, subject to furnishing a bail bond of Rs 5 lakh and one surety in the same amount.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Vipin Kharb had reserved the order after the submissions made by senior advocate Geeta Luthra, who, alongwith with Shubham Mahajan and Ravish Thukral, appeared for the complainant.

Delhi police had opposed the bail application. It was stated that Samir Modi is an influential person and he is also a flight risk.

On return from London, Samir Modi was detained at the airport pursuant to a Look Out circular (LOC).