Delhi Court Denies Bail to Al Falah University Chairman in Money Laundering Case

A court in Delhi has rejected the regular bail plea submitted by Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of the Al Falah University group, in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation. The decision was delivered on Saturday by Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan after hearing submissions from both the accused and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), with a detailed written order still pending.

During the proceedings, the Enforcement Directorate strongly opposed the bail application, arguing that the gravity of the allegations and the current stage of the investigation justified continued custody. The agency maintained that Siddiqui’s release at this point could adversely impact the ongoing probe.

Siddiqui was arrested in November 2025 in connection with allegations that he was involved in laundering money derived from student fees collected by his educational institution based in Faridabad. Investigators have also accused him of misrepresenting the accreditation status and official recognition of the institutions under his control, which allegedly contributed to the generation of illicit financial gains. He is currently being held in judicial custody.

The case against him is already supported by a charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate, while a separate prosecution document has also been submitted by the Delhi Police Crime Branch. Authorities further informed the court that an additional money laundering investigation linked to Siddiqui is still underway, indicating that the scope of scrutiny against him may expand further.

Earlier, on February 7, the trial court had granted Siddiqui interim bail for a period of two weeks on humanitarian grounds, specifically to allow him to assist in the care of his wife, who is undergoing cancer treatment. However, this temporary relief was later challenged by the Enforcement Directorate before the Delhi High Court, which led to a reconsideration of the matter at the trial court level.

The latest ruling reflects the court’s acceptance of the prosecution’s position that the seriousness of the allegations and ongoing investigative processes outweigh the grounds presented in the bail application at this stage.

By fLEXI tEAM