Overview

• Christian Michel James, accused in the AgustaWestland chopper scam, has alleged attempts to poison him within Tihar Jail.
• A Delhi court has ordered the jail superintendent to explain why James was placed with Shahnawaz, an inmate with 41 misconduct complaints.
• The court has requested a detailed report from jail authorities by April 29 on the poisoning allegations and inmate placement concerns.
• James, extradited from Dubai in 2018, was granted bail earlier this year under strict conditions by the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court.
• The AgustaWestland case involves alleged bribes in a €398 million helicopter deal, with James accused of facilitating illegal transactions as a middleman.