Cheating case: I’m not well, allow me to record statement through video conferencing, former MP KirronKher to court

Kher’s application mentioned that now the present matter has been amicably settled with the accused whereby he has returned the entire outstanding amount to her and nothing is due against him.

Kher’s application mentioned that now the present matter has been amicably settled with the accused whereby he has returned the entire outstanding amount to her and nothing is due against him.

Citing medical reasons such as undergoing “chemotherapies” for cancer treatment, former Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher has moved an application in the Chandigarh district court seeking to record her statement through video conferencing (VC), as she does not intend to proceed further against Chandigarh-based businessman Chaittnya Aggarwal.

The matter is scheduled for hearing on June 12. Aggarwal had been booked in an FIR registered on December 16, 2023, under sections of cheating and criminal breach of trust of the IPC on the complaint of Kher, who alleged that Aggarwal had cheated her of Rs 6 crore out of the Rs 8 crore she entrusted to him for investment.

The Chandigarh Police has already filed a cancellation report against Aggarwal in the district court.

In her application filed before the court of Rahul Garg, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kher through her counsel has sought to record her statement through video conference saying she agrees with the cancellation report and does not intend to proceed further against the accused.

Kher’s application mentioned that now the present matter has been amicably settled with the accused whereby he has returned the entire outstanding amount to her and nothing is due against him. So, she does not intend to proceed further against the accused.

Citing medical reasons for recording her statement through VC, Kher said that she is unable to physically appear before this court for the reason that she is suffering from chronic disease, which is cancer, and is “undergoing chemotherapies” in Fortis Hospital, Mohali, which has made her health so deteriorated, and even the doctors have advised her not to go outside and to take rest in order to recover from the disease.

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Mentioning the orders of the apex court and the Punjab and Haryana High Court, whereby it has been stated that evidence of any party to any proceeding may be recorded through video conference in a fit case, Kher submitted through her counsel that the present case is a fit case where the complainant is unable to physically appear before the court.

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“Even otherwise no prejudice would be caused to the accused or the prosecution in case the present application is allowed and the complainant (Kher) is permitted to record her statement through video-conferencing qua the fact that she agrees with cancellation report filed by the prosecution,” mentioned Kher in the application.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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