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Rouse Avenue Court Issues Notice To ED On Interim Bail Plea In Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering Case

The Rouse Avenue Court has taken a significant step in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the money laundering case associated with the Delhi Waqf Board.

The court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following an interim bail plea filed by Kausar Imam Siddiqui, a key figure in the case.

Case So Far:

Siddiqui, in his plea, cited pressing personal reasons, including his mother’s deteriorating health condition necessitating hospitalization, and the imperative to enroll his children in school. He requested interim bail for a duration of 30 days, which the court is set to deliberate upon further on 3 June.

During the preceding hearings, the Enforcement Directorate had made substantial claims against Siddiqui and his associates, alleging their involvement in laundering funds worth 13.40 crore rupees.

The ED asserted that Siddiqui, along with Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir, orchestrated property purchases at the behest of Amanatullah Khan, with funds allegedly belonging to Khan.

Particularly, the ED emphasized Siddiqui’s purported pivotal role in the transactions, pointing to entries in a diary seized during raids as evidence.

However, defense lawyers representing Siddiqui contested these claims, highlighting key discrepancies and lack of concrete evidence.

The defense pointed out that the investigation, stemming from an FIR filed in 2016, was still ongoing as of 2023, underscoring the need for a fair and comprehensive legal process.

They argued that mere mentions in a diary did not suffice to implicate the accused in money laundering activities, especially when the diary lacked specific dates for the transactions.

Furthermore, the defense shed light on the implausibility of certain allegations, such as Zeeshan Haider’s involvement in money laundering, given a significant bank transaction dating back seven years.

They emphasized the importance of factual accuracy and contextual evidence in adjudicating the case fairly.

As the legal proceedings continue, the Rouse Avenue Court’s notice to the Enforcement Directorate marks another chapter in the complex legal battle surrounding the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case.

Also Read: Supreme Court Registry Rejects Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea For Bail Extension On Medical Grounds

Mankrit Kaur

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