Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Judge Recuses From Hearing Bhandari Plea Challenging 'Fugitive Offender' Tag
A judge in the Delhi High Court stepped aside from hearing a case involving Sanjay Bhandari, who is disputing his designation as a 'fugitive economic offender'.
This label allows authorities to seize his assets.
Bhandari's legal team claims that his stay in the UK is legal and that declaring him a fugitive is legally wrong.
The ED is investigating Bhandari's financial dealings.
Bhandari fled India in 2016 and faces money laundering charges.
A UK court previously ruled against his extradition to India.
Delhi High Court judge recused from hearing Sanjay Bhandari's plea.
Bhandari challenged the trial court's order declaring him a 'fugitive economic offender'.
The ED seeks to confiscate Bhandari's assets.
A UK court previously ruled against Bhandari's extradition to India.
Bhandari is linked to Robert Vadra.
- Who
- Sanjay Bhandari, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Delhi High Court.
- What
- Delhi High Court judge recused from hearing Sanjay Bhandari's plea against being declared a 'fugitive economic offender'.
- When
- July 31, the judge recused himself.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, UK.
- Why
- Bhandari is challenging his designation as a 'fugitive economic offender' and potential asset confiscation.
Sanjay Bhandari's Legal Team
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Legality of Stay vs. Asset Confiscation
Sanjay Bhandari's Legal Team
Bhandari's stay in the UK is legal; labeling him a fugitive is legally wrong.
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The ED wants to confiscate Bhandari's assets.
- Case Type
- Fugitive Economic Offender
- Defendant
- Sanjay Bhandari
- Location
- UK
- Involved Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Key Legal Action
- Challenging Fugitive Offender Status
- Date of Trial Court Order
- July 5
Sources
Delhi court defers decision on issuing notice to Robert Vadra in land deal case
Delhi court defers decision on issuing notice to Robert Vadra in land deal case
Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing Sanjay Bhandari’s plea challenging ‘fugitive offender’ tag
