Suspended Judge Moves Delhi High Court to Quash ED Money Laundering Case

A suspended senior civil judge has approached the Delhi High Court seeking the quashing of a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate, which stems from a 2016 CBI bribery case.

The ED proceedings relate to allegations that the judge accepted bribes through a local commissioner in exchange for favourable orders. 

The petitioner has challenged a 2024 trial court order summoning her, arguing that it violates Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita by denying her a prior hearing. The Petitioner has also sought a stay on trial proceedings. 

The matter is listed for March 9.