Quick Summary: The Delhi High Court cancelled the non-bailable warrants against Sachin Dev Duggal, who was involved in a case with the Directorate of Enforcement. The court found that the proper steps weren't followed, as Sachin Dev Duggal was not officially charged with a crime.
The case began with a report filed by the CBI in New Delhi on June 23, 2020, against Videocon Industries Ltd. and others for corruption and fraud. This led to an investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED).
Videocon was accused of using foreign loans, meant for oil and gas projects in countries like Mozambique and Brazil, for the wrong purposes. The funds were allegedly misused, causing big losses to Indian banks.
Sachin Dev Duggal, a UK citizen, was connected through money transactions with Videocon. His companies allegedly received and moved funds related to the case. However, the Directorate of Enforcement had not officially charged him with a crime, listing him as a "witness" instead.
On December 19, 2025, Justice Amit Sharma decided that non-bailable warrants couldn't be issued since Sachin Dev Duggal wasn't officially charged. The court stressed that the proper legal steps weren't followed.
"Summons must be served in accordance with the law," stated Justice Sharma.
The court cancelled the warrants, stressing the importance of following the correct legal steps. This decision shows how crucial it is to stick to legal rules in investigations, especially when they involve people from other countries.
