Delhi court grants bail to Lalit Modi's cousin accused of rape

New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Samir Modi -- a relative of fugitive businessman Lalit Modi -- who was arrested in a rape case.

Additional sessions judge Vipin Kharb granted him bail on a bond of Rs 5 lakh and other conditions during the in-camera proceedings, a source said.

A detailed order is awaited.

According to the FIR, the complainant accused Samir Modi of repeatedly raping and threatening her, and cheating on her since 2019.

It said Samir Modi allegedly approached the complainant on the pretext of offering career opportunities in the fashion and lifestyle industry and later forced himself on her at his residence in New Friends Colony in December 2019. PTI MNR RUK RUK