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Halts Against Aneel Kapoor After Cancels
In a significant , the has directed that no be taken against one Aneel Kapoor, who is facing allegations in a ₹24-lakh visa fraud case, until the next date of hearing. The order was passed by Justice Manoj Jain on , while hearing a petition challenging the 's decision to cancel the petitioner's .
The Road to the High Court: A Timeline of Events
The petitioner, Aneel Kapoor, had initially been granted in connection with a criminal case alleging visa-related fraud involving a substantial sum of ₹24 lakhs. However, on , the learned passed an order cancelling that protection, prompting Kapoor to approach the by way of a petition under , seeking to have the cancellation set aside.
The matter was registered as CRL.M.C. 4929/2026 and came up for hearing before Justice Manoj Jain on —a mere three days after the 's adverse order.
The Core Dispute: Were the Medical Documents Forged?
At the heart of the controversy lies a dispute over the authenticity of medical documents submitted by the petitioner. The prosecution's case, which led the to cancel the , apparently rests on the allegation that these medical records were fake and fabricated .
Appearing for the petitioner, vehemently contested this characterisation. He submitted before the High Court that the medical documents in question were genuine and not forged, arguing that there existed no reason—let alone a compelling one—to warrant the drastic step of cancelling the already granted to his client. The petitioner's primary grievance, as recorded in the court's order, was that the had not appreciated the "in the desired manner" before reaching its conclusion.
The Court's Intervention and Interim Protection
, Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the , accepted on behalf of the prosecution and sought time to file an appropriate response to the petition. The court granted this request, directing that the State's reply be filed before the next date of hearing with an advance copy furnished to the petitioner's counsel.
Crucially, Justice Manoj Jain ordered:
"Till the next date of hearing, no further
be taken against petitioner."
This interim direction effectively restores a protective shield around the accused, ensuring that no arrest or other coercive measures are effected while the High Court examines the legality of the 's cancellation order. The matter has been listed for further hearing on
.
What Lies Ahead
The case now hinges on whether the High Court is persuaded that the fell into error by cancelling the . The State's forthcoming reply will shed light on the specific grounds upon which the prosecution convinced the lower court that the medical documents were fabricated. Should the High Court ultimately rule in Kapoor's favour, the legal principle reaffirmed would be that requires , not a mere allegation of misconduct that remains unsubstantiated upon a closer examination of the facts.
For now, the interim order provides breathing room to the petitioner while the judicial scrutiny of the cancellation order continues.
