Overview

• Modi was detained at Delhi’s IGI Airport upon return from abroad after a lookout circular and was arrested in a case registered at New Friends Colony police station.
• The FIR alleges repeated rape and criminal intimidation dating back to 2019, including an incident at his New Friends Colony residence, with the complainant described in reports as a former partner or colleague.
• On Friday, a Delhi court remanded him to two days of police custody to enable recovery and analysis of electronic evidence, with proceedings held in camera to protect the complainant’s privacy.
• Judges directed investigators to examine Modi’s prior complaints alleging a ₹50 crore extortion attempt supported by WhatsApp chats, while his counsel called the allegations false and concocted.
• A bail plea will be heard on Monday, and the judge has sought clarity on how the lookout circular was issued within five days of the FIR.