A Delhi court on Wednesday cancelled non-bailable warrants (NBWs) issued against former government official Vikash Yadav in a high-profile abduction and extortion case involving a Delhi-based businessman, court sources revealed. The decision by Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Partap Singh Laler came after Yadav’s counsel argued that his absence from a prior hearing was due to a lawyers’ strike, which prevented his appearance.
The NBWs were initially issued on August 25, 2025, when Yadav failed to appear despite repeated summons. The court had also issued a notice to his surety under Section 491 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for bond forfeiture. Following the application from Yadav’s legal team, Judge Laler not only revoked the NBWs but also restored the surety furnished for Yadav’s bail, granted in April 2024. The matter has been scheduled for Yadav’s next appearance on October 17, 2025.
Yadav’s legal troubles extend beyond India. He faces charges from US authorities for his alleged involvement in a thwarted assassination plot targeting Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, adding an international dimension to his case. Domestically, Yadav was arrested by the Delhi Police’s special cell in December 2023 after a businessman accused him of extortion and abduction. A chargesheet was filed in March 2024, detailing the allegations.
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In a prior hearing on March 24, 2025, the court granted Yadav an exemption from personal appearance after his lawyer highlighted that the public disclosure of his personal details had made him vulnerable to threats. The case has drawn significant attention due to Yadav’s former role as a government official and the serious nature of the allegations, both in India and abroad. Legal experts anticipate heightened scrutiny as the court proceedings continue, with implications for India’s judicial and diplomatic landscape.
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