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Amanatullah Khan Released as Court Rejects Chargesheet
A Delhi court on Thursday ordered the release of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case. The case involved alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board.
The court refused to take cognizance of the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Special Judge Jitendra Singh acknowledged evidence against Khan but highlighted the lack of sanction for prosecution.
Immediate Release Ordered
The judge stated, “Cognizance is declined.” He directed Khan’s immediate release upon furnishing a ₹1 lakh bail bond and one surety of the same amount.
The ED had filed a 110-page supplementary complaint on October 29. It accused Khan of laundering money through corrupt practices in the Waqf Board.
Charges Against Co-Accused Dropped
The chargesheet also named Mariam Siddiqui. However, the court found no evidence against her and discharged her from the case.
Khan’s lawyer, Rajat Bhardwaj, welcomed the verdict. He stated, “The court declined cognizance due to the lack of sanction and ordered Khan’s release.”
Allegations Against Khan
The case pertains to Khan’s tenure as Delhi Waqf Board chairman from 2016 to 2021. The ED alleged that he made illegal appointments, causing financial losses. Additionally, they claimed Khan’s agents laundered ₹36 crore into various properties.
The ED initiated its investigation based on two FIRs. One, filed by the CBI, alleged irregularities in board appointments. The other, from the Anti-Corruption Branch, accused Khan of amassing disproportionate assets.
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