Robert Vadra granted pre-arrest bail in Shikohpur land deal money laundering case

Robert Vadra appeared before court after summons in the Enforcement Directorate case linked to alleged money laundering in the Shikohpur land deal in Haryana.

In Short

• Rouse Avenue Court asks Vadra to furnish bail bonds without conditions
• ED seeks more time for further investigation, files status report
• Court summons followed ED chargesheet in alleged Haryana land deal case

In a major setback to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Shikhopur land deal case, Robert Vadra was on Saturday granted bail by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court after appearing before it in compliance with summons issued earlier while taking cognisance of the investigation agency's chargesheet.

The matter came up before Special Judge Sushant Changotra, who directed Vadra to furnish bail bonds. The court made it clear that no additional conditions were being imposed while granting him relief. "I am asking to file a bail bond, not any other considerations," the judge observed during the hearing.

Vadra appeared before the court after a summons had been issued to him and eight others when the court took cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the ED. The complaint relates to allegations of money laundering arising out of a land transaction in Haryana’s Shikohpur village.

During the proceedings, ED counsel Zoheb Hossain appeared virtually and informed the court that the agency was filing a status report in compliance with court directions.

However, he sought two additional weeks to file a detailed report regarding further investigation in the case. He told the court that the agency was still examining certain aspects and needed more time to complete the process.

The ED also informed the court that Vadra had challenged the order taking cognisance of the chargesheet before the Delhi High Court. The trial court then listed the matter for further hearing on July 10.

WHAT'S THE MATTER?

The case stems from an FIR registered in September 2018 over an alleged irregular land transaction involving a 3.5-acre plot in Gurugram’s Shikohpur.

According to the ED, Vadra’s company allegedly purchased the land from Omkareshwar Properties in February 2008 for Rs 7.5 crore and later sold it to DLF for Rs 58 crore.

The agency suspects that the transaction generated proceeds that formed part of a money laundering operation and initiated an investigation into the financial trail.

The prosecution complaint filed by the ED in July 2025 named Vadra and several other individuals and entities.

The original FIR also included former Haryana chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, along with a property dealer and the real estate company. Charges cited in the case include corruption, forgery and cheating.

ROBERT VADRA ATTACKS ED

Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Vadra launched a sharp attack at the ED and claimed that its integrity was compromised, while also expressing complete faith in the country's judicial system.

He said, "I believe in the judicial system of this country. I know that the ED is being managed by the government, and it will keep on working at the behest of it. So, it's not fair from the ED's side. But I believe in the judicial system of the country. So, I am always going to be here and answer all the questions. Whatever the formalities are, I will complete them".

"So, it's all good. 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 added.

With bail granted and further investigation continuing, the matter will now return to court on July 10, when the ED is expected to submit its expanded status report.

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