Starring in Legal Drama: Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's Eviction Saga

Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra challenge ED's eviction notices in court. Notices were related to a money laundering case tied to alleged Bitcoin fraud. HC puts hold on eviction pending appeal, as couple argues no linked evidence to proceedings.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the Bombay High Court it will not enforce eviction notices against Shilpa Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, until their challenge of a property attachment order is reviewed by an appellate tribunal. The actor and her businessman husband, both contesting eviction from their Juhu home and Pune farmhouse, call the notice arbitrary and illegal. The real estate is embroiled in an ED money laundering case linked to alleged Bitcoin fraud.

Issued on September 27, the eviction notices directed Shetty and Kundra to vacate their premises within ten days. However, the couple sought immediate legal intervention. Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan questioned the urgency after an attachment order and noted the continued legal avenue. Subsequently, on Thursday, the ED assured the court eviction will remain stayed until the couple's appeal is resolved.

Highlighting humanitarian concerns, Shetty and Kundra argued they have resided in the Juhu property for nearly 20 years with family. Their petitions underscore no proven connection to the suspected fraud, nor are they accused in the alleged Bitcoin scam. The couple's advocate contends that the eviction notices should be quashed, emphasizing the absence of any legal conviction supporting their hurried issuance.

(With inputs from agencies.)