They are required to appear before the court on May 16.
The Rouse Avenue Court has acknowledged the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet alleging money laundering related to this case.
Shikohpur land deal PMLA case | The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi accepted the charge sheet filed by the ED against Robert Vadra and others.
The court has summoned Robert Vadra and eight others to appear on May 16.
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The case involves alleged irregularities in a land deal in Gurugram, where the ED claims Vadra and others laundered proceeds of crime via his company, Skylight Hospitality.
Earlier this month, the court postponed its ruling on whether to acknowledge the ED’s chargesheet against Vadra and others, with the decision expected on April 15. Special Judge Sushant Changotra reserved the order after hearing arguments from both parties.
During the proceedings, the prosecution highlighted the discrepancies between the CBI FIR and the
ED’s chargesheet, asserting that the alleged offense is valid as long as the original FIR remains unchallenged.
The Additional Solicitor General emphasized that the underlying offense persists until the accused are acquitted, asserting that there is ample evidence for the court to recognize the chargesheet.
On December 13, 2025, the Rouse Avenue Court heard arguments from Robert Vadra and other defendants about whether to acknowledge the Enforcement Directorate’s prosecution complaint.
The defense contended that a money laundering charge cannot stand without a valid predicate offense. Counsel for Robert Vadra stated, “Without a predicate offense, there can be no money laundering, and thus the court cannot recognize the ED’s Prosecution Complaint.”
The ED maintains that the case revolves around the generation and usage of illicit funds through dubious land transactions. Investigators allege that false statements were made during the land acquisition, including inconsistencies in payment records, and that the property was subsequently sold for a much higher price.
In its investigation, the ED has seized multiple properties valued over ₹37 crore, which it claims are linked to the alleged proceeds of crime. This case originated from a Gurugram Police FIR concerning the land purchase in Shikohpur village in 2008.
With the court now acknowledging the chargesheet, the case will move forward, and the accused will be expected to address the allegations in forthcoming hearings.
