Overview

• A Delhi court has ordered the Tihar Jail superintendent to explain why Christian Michel James was housed with Shahnawaz, an undertrial with 41 conduct complaints.
• The court has demanded a status report by April 29 regarding Michel's claims of poisoning attempts during his custody.
• Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal reiterated a prior directive to provide Michel with a table fan, citing the extreme heat and his rights as an undertrial.
• Christian Michel James, extradited from Dubai in 2018, is accused of facilitating bribes in the ₹3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal.
• The court's actions highlight ongoing concerns about custodial safety and procedural fairness in high-profile corruption cases.