Court Denies Prosecution Sanction for AAP's Amanatullah Khan in Money Laundering Case

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi refused to recognize charges against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case due to lack of prosecution sanction. Despite substantial evidence, the court directed his release on bond, highlighting prerequisites under Section 197 of CrPC. Mariam Siddiqui was also discharged.

The Rouse Avenue Court has refused to take cognizance of the money laundering charges against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, citing the absence of necessary prosecution sanction. Special Judge Jitendra Singh directed Khan's release on a bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety of the same amount.

The case pertains to alleged money laundering in the acquisition of a property valued at Rs 36 crores. Alongside Khan, the chargesheet includes Mariam Siddiqui, who was not arrested. The court noted sufficient evidence against Khan but denied cognizance due to lack of sanction under Section 197 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

Despite extensive evidence presented by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), including financial records and digital communications, the court maintained that the requisite government sanction was missing. Amanatullah Khan, previously the Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, allegedly orchestrated investments in properties using illicit funds.

(With inputs from agencies.)