NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday temporarily stayed an order that had canceled the discharge of former cricketer and current head coach of the Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir and others in a case involving allegations of cheating homebuyers.
Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued the stay and requested a response from the Delhi government concerning Gambhir’s challenge to the sessions court’s decision.
The sessions court had overturned a magistrate’s order that had cleared Gambhir of the charges.
The high court stated that a comprehensive order would be issued later.
The sessions court, in its October 29 ruling, commented, “The allegations also merit further investigation into the role of Gautam Gambhir.”
The case has been returned to the magistrate’s court with instructions to provide a detailed fresh order.
The case involves allegations of cheating against real estate companies Rudra Buildwell Realty Pvt Ltd, H R Infracity Pvt Ltd, U M Architectures and Contractors Ltd, along with Gambhir, who held positions as a director and brand ambassador for a joint venture involving these companies.