Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Court Concerned Over Missing File in AgustaWestland Accused Case
A judge is worried because a security file about a person named James, who is in jail for the AgustaWestland case, is missing.
James thinks someone might try to harm him in jail, possibly by poisoning him.
The jail officials say he is safe and there is no threat.
The court wants the jail to find the missing file to check James’s security concerns.
Delhi court expressed serious concern over the missing inquiry file related to AgustaWestland case accused Christian Michel James's security.
The court directed Tihar authorities to locate the file, which contained a report from August 29, 2019, and to report back by July 7.
James alleged a 'pre-planned conspiracy' to eliminate him in jail, specifically by poisoning.
Jail authorities refuted James's allegations of being at risk, citing safe custody and the absence of immediate threats.
James, an AgustaWestland case accused, was granted bail in CBI and ED cases but offered to stay in jail due to security risks.
- Who
- Special Judge Sanjay Jindal, Tihar authorities, and Christian Michel James.
- What
- A Delhi court addressed the missing inquiry file regarding the security of Christian Michel James.
- When
- The court issued the directive on Monday.
- Where
- Tihar Jail, Delhi.
- Why
- The court sought to reconsider an inquiry report from August 29, 2019, after James raised concerns about his safety.
James's Perspective
Jail Authorities' View
James's Safety
James's Perspective
James claimed a pre-planned attempt on his life via poisoning
Jail Authorities' View
Jail authorities refuted these claims and stated he is safe and secure.
- Accused
- Christian Michel James
- Case
- AgustaWestland case
- Report Date
- August 29, 2019
- Issue
- Missing inquiry file
- Location
- Tihar Jail, Delhi
- Deadline for report
- July 7