Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Refuses Bail for Amtek Group Ex-Chairperson
Arvind Dham, who used to run the Amtek Group, asked the Supreme Court to let him out on bail temporarily.
He is accused of money laundering, connected to a big bank fraud.
The court said no because another court already said no before.
The government is looking into the case, and they've taken control of assets worth millions.
The judge also made a comment on senior counsels appearing during the summer breaks.
Supreme Court denied interim bail to Arvind Dham in a money laundering case.
Dham, former Amtek Group chairperson, sought bail for medical reasons.
The court cited a previous denial by a three-judge bench.
The ED is investigating a Rs 2,700-crore bank fraud.
Assets worth over Rs 550 crore of Amtek Group firms were attached by ED.
- Who
- Arvind Dham, former chairperson of Amtek Group and the Enforcement Directorate.
- What
- Supreme Court denied interim bail to Arvind Dham.
- When
- The Supreme Court hearing was on Monday.
- Where
- Supreme Court.
- Why
- Dham sought interim bail in a money laundering case related to a bank fraud.
Arvind Dham's Argument
Enforcement Directorate's Argument
Interim Bail
Arvind Dham's Argument
Dham was in jail for 11 months.
Enforcement Directorate's Argument
The Enforcement Directorate opposes bail.
Medical Grounds
Arvind Dham's Argument
Seeking bail for medical treatment (angiography).
Enforcement Directorate's Argument
The court denied bail.
- Defendant
- Arvind Dham
- Group
- Amtek Group
- Charge
- Money Laundering
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Bank Fraud Amount
- Rs 2,700 crore
- ED Probe Start Date
- February 27, 2024
- Assets attached
- Rs 550 crore
