Robert Vadra secured bail from a Delhi court in the Shikohpur land deal case while accusing the ED of acting under government pressure during the ongoing probe.
Businessman Robert Vadra arrives at the Enforcement Directorate office for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the Shikohpur land deal, in New Delhi on April 17, 2025. (Photo: IANS)
Businessman Robert Vadra on Saturday said he was “fearless” and had “nothing to hide” after a Delhi court granted him bail in the money laundering case linked to the controversial Shikohpur land deal in Haryana.
The development comes amid an ongoing legal and political battle around the Enforcement Directorate’s probe into the 2008 Gurugram land transaction. Vadra, who has repeatedly accused investigative agencies of targeting him because of his political links, appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court after summons were issued in the matter earlier this year.
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Speaking to reporters outside the court, Vadra said he had faith in the judiciary but alleged that the Enforcement Directorate was functioning under the directions of the government.
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“I believe in the judicial system of this country. I know that ED is being managed by the government, and the ED will keep on going on the instructions of the government. So, it’s not fair from the ED’s side,” he said.
“I am here, I have nothing to hide. So, I am always going to be here and answer all the questions. Whatever the formalities are, I will complete them,” Vadra added.
He also linked the investigation to his family’s political standing.
“If we are winning elections, if we are doing good and people still want my family, by default, I am going to have to deal with this. I have the capability to face this. I am fearless, and I have nothing to hide,” he said.
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According to the order passed by the Rouse Avenue Court, Vadra was granted bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 50,000 along with one surety of the same amount.
The matter has now been posted for further hearing on July 10.
The Enforcement Directorate has accused Vadra and his company, Skylight Hospitality Private Limited, of laundering proceeds of crime through a land transaction involving 3.53 acres in Shikohpur village in Gurugram.
The agency alleged that the company bought the land in February 2008 for Rs 7.50 crore from Omkareshwar Properties Private Limited. According to the ED, the transaction contained irregularities and false declarations, including a reference to a cheque that was allegedly never issued or encashed.
The probe agency has further claimed that the land was undervalued, resulting in evasion of stamp duty, and that the alleged proceeds of crime were routed through multiple entities linked to Vadra.
In its prosecution complaint filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the ED identified Rs 58 crore as alleged proceeds of crime and provisionally attached 43 immovable properties worth Rs 38.69 crore.
Earlier, the Rouse Avenue Court had issued summons to Vadra and eight others after taking cognisance of the ED complaint.
Meanwhile, Vadra has also approached the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court order.
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Vadra, argued before the High Court that some offences invoked in the predicate case were added to the PMLA schedule after the alleged offences had taken place.
Opposing the plea, ED counsel Zoheb Hossain argued that Vadra had made false statements in his petition and sought dismissal of the plea with costs.
The High Court has now listed the matter for further hearing on May 18.
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