The Delhi High Court stepped into a contentious money laundering case linked to Al-Falah University, issuing notice to its Chairman Jawaad Ahmad Siddiqui today. The ED’s appeal against his interim bail from the trial court prompted Justice Saurabh Banerjee to seek detailed submissions from the accused.
ED representatives passionately argued that the bail order rests on shaky grounds, primarily the alleged poor health of Siddiqui’s spouse, dismissed as a ploy. ‘Factually incorrect and legally infirm,’ they labeled it, violating core PMLA tenets designed to prevent accused flight or evidence meddling.
Highlighting procedural lapses, the ED stressed adherence to PMLA’s ‘twin conditions’ for bail, which the trial court overlooked. The probe traces dubious fund flows at the university, now synonymous with scandal post-NIA’s terror module bust.
Recall the chilling Red Fort car blast on November 10, 2025—traced to a doctor from Al-Falah’s ranks. This nexus has drawn unrelenting agency focus, painting the university as a controversy magnet.
As March 19 approaches for the next date, the High Court holds the reins. Siddiqui’s reply could sway outcomes, but ED’s robust case signals potential bail revocation. In the broader fight against money laundering, this ruling may set vital precedents for future PMLA litigations.