Robert Vadra was granted bail by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court in the Shikohpur land deal case, delivering setback to the Enforcement Directorate. The court passed order after he appeared in response to summons issued following cognisance of chargesheet.
Robert Vadra was granted bail on Saturday by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the Shikohpur land deal matter, in a major setback for the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The decision came after Vadra appeared in court in response to summons issued earlier, following the court’s cognisance of the ED’s chargesheet.
The case was heard by Special Judge Sushant Changotra, who directed Vadra to furnish bail bonds. The judge also clarified that no additional conditions were being imposed as part of the bail order.
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As the judge said during the proceedings,
“I am asking to file a bail bond, not any other considerations,”.
Vadra was brought before the court after it issued summons to him and eight others when the court took cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the ED.
The complaint concerns allegations of money laundering linked to a land transaction in Shikohpur village in Haryana.
During the hearing, ED counsel Zoheb Hossain appeared virtually and told the court that the agency was submitting a status report in line with directions already given. However, he requested two more weeks to file a detailed report on further investigation.
He informed the court that the ED was still examining certain elements of the case and needed additional time to complete the process. The ED also stated that Vadra has challenged the order taking cognisance of the chargesheet before the Delhi High Court.
After hearing the submissions, the trial court scheduled the matter for further proceedings on July 10.
The case traces back to an FIR registered in September 2018 related to an alleged irregular land transaction involving a 3.5-acre plot in Gurugram’s Shikohpur. According to the ED, Vadra’s company allegedly bought the land from Omkareshwar Properties in February 2008 for Rs.7.5 crore and later sold it to DLF for Rs.58 crore.
The agency claims that proceeds from this transaction may have been used as part of a money laundering scheme, prompting it to investigate the financial trail.
The ED’s prosecution complaint filed in July 2025 names Vadra and multiple other individuals and entities.
The original FIR also included former Haryana chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, along with a property dealer and a real estate company. The allegations cited in the case include corruption, forgery, and cheating.
After the hearing, Vadra addressed reporters and launched a strong criticism of the ED, claiming its integrity has been compromised. He also said he had full faith in the judiciary.
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Vadra remarked,
“I believe in the judicial system of this country. I know that the ED is being managed by the government, and it will keep on working at the behest of it. So, it’s not fair from the ED’s side. But I believe in the judicial system of the country. So, I am always going to be here and answer all the questions. Whatever the formalities are, I will complete them”.
He added,
“So, it’s all good. If we are winning elections, if we are doing good and people still want my family, by default, I am going to have to deal with this. I have the capability to face this. I am fearless, and I have nothing to hide,”.
With bail granted and further investigation continuing, the matter will now return to court on July 10, when the ED is expected to submit its expanded status report.