Supreme Court Rejects AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s Pre-Arrest Bail Plea in Delhi Waqf Board Scam

The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in recruitment for the Delhi Waqf Board during his tenure as chairman. Despite Khan’s commitment to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the court clarified certain reservations about the interpretation of legal provisions and directed the ED to follow due process before any arrest.

Key Points:

• The court rejected Khan’s anticipatory bail plea, directing him to appear before the ED on April 18 in the Delhi Waqf Board scam case.
• The ED had sought a non-bailable warrant against Khan, prompting the court to advise the agency to withdraw the application if Khan cooperated with the investigation.
• The court expressed concerns regarding certain observations in the High Court’s order and emphasized that the observations should not be construed as comments on the merits of the case against Khan.
• It reminded the ED to follow proper procedures under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and refrain from arrest unless there is sufficient evidence.
• The High Court had earlier denied anticipatory bail to Khan, highlighting his repeated avoidance of summons from the investigating agency.
• The ED filed a fresh plea for a non-bailable warrant against Khan, with the matter scheduled for April 18 to allow the agency time to submit supporting documents.

Case Details:

• Accused: Amanatullah Khan
• Allegation: Involvement in money laundering related to irregularities in Delhi Waqf Board recruitment
• Legal Proceedings: Denied anticipatory bail by Supreme Court, directed to appear before ED
• Next Hearing: April 18, for consideration of ED’s application for non-bailable warrant

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