The Rouse Avenue Court has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate’s plea seeking confiscation of properties linked to proclaimed offender and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The Court postponed its decision while considering the ED’s request for seizure.
A Delhi High Court judge recused himself from hearing Sanjay Bhandari’s plea against a trial court’s “fugitive economic offender” tag. The matter was transferred after both sides failed to agree on the next hearing date.
The London High Court has denied Nirav Modi’s 10th bail application, emphasizing the significant risk of him fleeing if released. The court reiterated the strong case against him regarding the Punjab National Bank fraud, amounting to over Rs.13,800 crore, and highlighted concerns of evidence tampering and witness interference.
Mehul Choksi, a central figure in the PNB scandal, disputes being labeled a “fugitive economic offender,” citing factors beyond his control for his inability to return to India. Through his lawyer, he seeks critical documents from the Mumbai passport office to support his contention. The legal battle surrounding Choksi’s case has sparked significant attention and complexities.
