Delhi HC quashes Samir Modi’s assault case against mother Bina, 2 others
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a criminal case against Bina Modi and two others related to an alleged assault on her son, Samir Modi. Samir withdrew his complaint during a video conference, indicating a settlement had been reached. The case originated from an incident in June 2024 during a board meeting at Godfrey Phillips India.
- ▪The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case against Bina Modi and two others.
- ▪Samir Modi withdrew his complaint against his mother and others during a video conference.
- ▪The incident involved an alleged assault during a board meeting in 2024.
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The Delhi High Court on Monday (April 27, 2026) quashed a criminal case against industrialist Bina Modi, her personal security guard Surendra Prasad and senior lawyer Lalit Bhasin in connection with the alleged assault of her son Samir Modi during a board meeting in 2024.Former Godfrey Phillips India executive director, Samir, appearing through video conference, told Justice Saurabh Banerjee that he has withdrawn complaint against his mother, Bina, and two others.The court was dealing with a petition of Bina, Bhasin and Prasad, who sought the quashing of the case after a settlement was reached between them and Samir.
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