Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Delhi High Court Considers Quashing Money Laundering Case
Imagine the police thought someone was doing something illegal and took their money.
Later, a court said the person didn't really do anything wrong.
Now, the wife of another person the police suspected wants to get back money that the police think is linked to the first person.
The court is asking the police to explain why they should keep this money related to an offense that may not be valid anymore.
The court will decide if the money should be returned, considering the court’s earlier decision about the initial case.
Delhi High Court seeks response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a money laundering case.
Bilquies Shah, wife of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah, seeks to quash the 2007 case.
The case is related to alleged terror financing, with Bilquies accused of receiving funds.
The predicate offence, which led to the ED case, involved Mohd Aslam Wani, who was acquitted of most charges.
The court noted that if the underlying offense doesn't stand, the money laundering proceedings may also be invalid.
- Who
- Bilquies Shah, wife of Shabir Shah, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- What
- The Delhi High Court is considering a plea to quash a money laundering case.
- When
- The Delhi High Court sought the ED's response on Monday, with the hearing set for September 26.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Bilquies Shah seeks to quash the case, arguing that the predicate offense related to the case doesn't stand.
Bilquies Shah's Argument
Enforcement Directorate's Position
Validity of the Money Laundering Case
Bilquies Shah's Argument
The predicate offense does not stand, invalidating the money laundering case.
Enforcement Directorate's Position
The ED's stance, which is to be presented to the court.
- Case Type
- Money laundering
- Plaintiff
- Bilquies Shah
- Defendant
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Related to
- Alleged terror financing
- Year of Case
- 2007
- Involved party
- Mohd Aslam Wani