ED Summons AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan: Court Issues Notice on Anticipatory Bail Plea

ED Summons AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan: Court Issues Notice on Anticipatory Bail Plea

VoM News Desk | February 19, 2024 | 05:20 PM IST | Breaking News, Courts & Law | Follow on Google News

ED Summons AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan: Court Issues Notice on Anticipatory Bail Plea

ED Summons AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan: Court Issues Notice on Anticipatory Bail Plea

The Rouse Avenue Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s plea seeking anticipatory bail in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. Amanatullah Khan faces ED summons related to the case, and the court, presided over by Special Judge Rakesh Syal, listed the matter for further hearing on Tuesday.

Legal Battle Unfolds: Amanatullah Khan’s Anticipatory Bail Plea

Amanatullah Khan’s anticipatory bail application was presented through advocate Rajat Bhardwaj. Despite a plea for interim protection, the court denied relief. Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy argued for interim protection, highlighting that Khan had been summoned in a money laundering case and raised concerns about multiple FIRs related to the same matter.

Serious Allegations and Legal Complexities

The case involves allegations of irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board and accusations of money laundering. The court scrutinized the dual FIRs filed in 2016, questioning the legality of restarting the case. Guruswamy emphasized that previous bail orders concluded there was no loss to the exchequer, citing administrative irregularities and lack of evidence of bribery or wrongdoing.

ED’s Position and Subsequent Developments

ED had previously filed a Prosecution Complaint (Charge sheet) in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. The charge sheet implicated individuals, including Zeeshan Haider, Javed Imam Siddiqui, Dawood Nasir, and Qausar Imam Siddiqui. A property worth Rs 36 crores was allegedly purchased with ill-gotten money on Amanatullah Khan’s behalf, as per ED’s submission during the proceedings.

Tampering Allegations and Summons Compliance

The ED claimed that diaries revealed high-value transactions between Amanatullah Khan and Javed Imam Siddiqui, including the purchase of a property in Okhla. The court noted discrepancies in an agreement to sell, suggesting evidence tampering. Despite Amanatullah Khan complying with previous summons and submitting his mobile phone, ED’s counsel argued for summoning the accused based on the clear evidence of cash transactions. The court will continue the hearing on Tuesday.

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