A Delhi court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against a woman who had accused businessman Samir Modi of rape, raising concerns about potential extortion. The order, issued on Tuesday, comes after Modi alleged that the woman attempted to extort money from him before filing the rape complaint. The court criticized the police for neglecting Modi's extortion allegations.

Samir Modi, the executive director of Godfrey Phillips India and brother of fugitive businessman Lalit Modi, was arrested in September 2025 in connection with the rape case, which was filed on September 10, and was later granted bail. The complainant, who claimed to be in a relationship with Modi since 2019, alleged repeated instances of rape, harassment, and blackmail under false promises of marriage and career opportunities. She stated that these incidents occurred at his residence and other locations. The woman also claimed that she faced constant threats to her life and family if she revealed the abuse.

Prior to his arrest, Samir Modi filed complaints of extortion and blackmail against the woman, supported by WhatsApp chats in which she allegedly demanded ₹50 crore to settle the matter. According to Samir's counsel, these complaints were filed before the rape case. The court noted these allegations were not investigated.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Vinod Joshi, of Saket Court, on Tuesday directed the Station House Officer (SHO) of the New Friends Colony Police Station to register the FIR and file a compliance report. The court stated that the charge sheet filed against Samir Modi was silent on the allegations leveled by him, and the investigation, if any. The court also stated, "The machinery of the investigation agency cannot be employed to defeat the right of a complainant for a fair investigation upon his complaint". The court noted that a "bare perusal of chats shows extortion".

The court highlighted the need to secure digital evidence, seize money transferred as a result of the alleged threats, and seize the relevant bank accounts. Senior Advocate Vikram Sharma, representing Samir Modi, argued that the woman subjected his client to sustained threats, intimidation, and demands for monetary favors. The court reprimanded the Delhi Police for their delay in addressing Modi's complaint, observing that the police acted swiftly against Modi in the rape case, including issuing a Look Out Circular (LOC) and arresting him without prior notice.

This case is developing amid a backdrop of ongoing legal battles involving Samir Modi and his family, including disputes over the execution of the late KK Modi's trust deed and allegations of assault against his mother, Bina Modi.