Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. In his petition, Khan argues that his arrest is an “unprecedented assault” on his fundamental rights, claiming that the ED violated his constitutional rights during the arrest process.
Khan, who represents the Okhla constituency, was recently arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in appointments made at the Delhi Waqf Board during his tenure as its chairperson. He contends that the ED’s actions are politically motivated and that his arrest lacks legal substance, as he was detained merely for not providing a self-incriminating statement. He further asserts that the ED has failed to provide evidence linking him to any proceeds of crime, a necessary element to establish a money laundering offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The ED’s case against Khan involves two separate FIRs—one by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) related to alleged irregularities at the Delhi Waqf Board and another by the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) concerning an alleged case of disproportionate assets. The ED has informed the trial court that a supplementary charge sheet will soon be filed, further detailing the allegations against Khan.
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Currently lodged in Tihar Jail, Khan is seeking relief from the court, arguing that his arrest is unjust and a violation of his constitutional right to liberty. The Delhi High Court is expected to hear his plea challenging the legality of his arrest on Wednesday.