Criminal conspiracy cases

On trial3 weeks ago

State vs Umar Khalid — February 2020 North-East Delhi Riots Case

Umar Khalid, a student activist, was accused by Delhi police of being a key conspirator in the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots. He has been held in Tihar Jail for over five years without trial or bail, except for a brief reprieve granted in December 2022. The case involves allegations related to the riots but remains pending without final judgment.

RiotingCriminal conspiracyCommunal violence+3

Delhi19Police investigation

Judgment delivered2 months ago

State vs Various Accused — Vyapam Recruitment Examination Scam

The Vyapam (Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board) examination scam involved widespread malpractices in recruitment and admission tests conducted during 2008–2013. The scam included manipulation of examination results, OMR answer sheet tampering, and bribery by candidates and VYAPAM officials. Multiple FIRs were registered and investigations transferred to CBI in 2015; trials continue in designated courts at Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Indore.

CorruptionFraudCriminal conspiracy

Madhya Pradesh8Court matter

On trial3 months ago

State v. Christian Michel James & Ors — AgustaWestland VVIP Helicopter Procurement Scam

The CBI registered an FIR in March 2013 alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption offences in the procurement of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland. Christian Michel James, a British national, is accused of acting as a middleman and facilitating illicit commissions worth €42.27 million. The case is currently in trial stage with ongoing bail and detention proceedings; chargesheet filed by both CBI and ED.

CorruptionEconomic offencesCriminal conspiracy

Delhi5FIR