Archive · 8 Aug 2025
ED Opposes Bhandari's Plea in Delhi High Court
Imagine someone is accused of hiding money and running away.
The government wants to take their property.
The person says the government is being unfair and not following the rules because they are still figuring out how much money was hidden.
A judge said that the government is moving too fast.
The government says the person owes a lot of money.
Now, they are in court arguing about what should happen next.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is opposing Sanjay Bhandari's plea in Delhi High Court.
Bhandari challenges a trial court's order declaring him a 'fugitive economic offender'.
Bhandari's lawyer argues the ED's prosecution is premature due to incomplete assessment proceedings.
The ED states the trial court was aware of an assessment order showing Rs 655 crore of surreptitiously acquired property.
The High Court posted the matter for August 20.
- Who
- Sanjay Bhandari and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- What
- The Enforcement Directorate is opposing Sanjay Bhandari's plea against being declared a fugitive economic offender.
- When
- August 20 (next hearing)
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- The ED wants to confiscate Bhandari's assets, while Bhandari argues the proceedings are premature.
Sanjay Bhandari's Stance
ED's Stance
Proceedings Legitimacy
Sanjay Bhandari's Stance
Argues the prosecution is premature and the ED is not following the law due to incomplete assessment proceedings.
ED's Stance
The ED is seeking to declare him a fugitive offender and confiscate his assets exceeding Rs 100 crore.
- Defendant
- Sanjay Bhandari
- Accusation
- Fugitive Economic Offender
- Legal Body
- Delhi High Court
- Plaintiff
- Enforcement Directorate
- Bhandari's Residence
- London, UK
- Date of Trial Court's order
- July 5
- Assessment Order
- Rs 655 crore of property surreptitiously acquired
