Delhi HC stays trial court proceedings against industrialist Bina Modi, lawyer Lalit Bhasin in assault case

NEW DELHI: (Mar 18) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed trial court proceedings against industrialist Bina Modi and senior lawyer Lalit Bhasin in a case of alleged assault of Godfrey Philips India (GPI) executive director Samir Modi during a board meeting in 2024.

Justice Saurabh Banerjee issued notices on petitions filed by Samir Modi's mother, Bina Modi, and Bhasin challenging the summons issued to them. The court directed the Delhi police to file a status report in four weeks.

"In the meanwhile, there shall be a stay of pending proceedings (in the trial court)," the court said, listing the matter for further hearing on July 29.