Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Delhi Court Denies Christian Michel Release Plea in Chopper Deal
Christian Michel, who is involved in the AgustaWestland helicopter case, wanted to be let out of jail because he felt he had been there long enough.
But the court said no.
They pointed out that he is accused of serious crimes, like forgery, which could mean he faces a lifetime in jail.
He was arrested back in 2018.
The court said he couldn't be released because of how serious the charges are against him.
Delhi court rejected Christian Michel's plea for release from Tihar Jail.
Michel, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, cited time served.
The court cited the potential for life imprisonment under IPC Section 467.
Michel was extradited in 2018 and granted bail earlier in 2024 but remains in jail.
The case involves a 2010 deal and alleged financial loss to India.
- Who
- Christian Michel, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.
- What
- Delhi court denied Christian Michel's plea for release.
- When
- August 7, the date of the court order.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- The court denied the release because Michel faces charges that could result in life imprisonment.
Michel's Argument
Court's Decision
Sentence Served
Michel's Argument
Michel argued he had served the maximum sentence.
Court's Decision
The court disagreed, citing potential for life imprisonment.
- Accused
- Christian Michel
- Case
- AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal
- Court
- Delhi Court
- Date of Order
- August 7
- Charges
- Forgery and other offenses
- Potential Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Custody Since
- 2018
Sources
AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Scam Case: Delhi Court Rejects Christian Michel’s Plea for Release
Delhi court rejects Christian Michel’s plea for release - Telegraph India
AgustaWestland case: Court rejects alleged middleman Christian Michel's plea for release
AgustaWestland scam accused Christian Michel’s plea rejected: When can an undertrial be freed from prison?
