ED Chargesheet Hearing Against Robert Vadra Deferred, Next Date Fixed for February 26

The hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case was adjourned on Saturday by the Rouse Avenue Court. The court has now scheduled the next hearing for February 26, granting the ED a final opportunity to submit certain pending documents related to the case.

During the proceedings, the ED sought additional time to file essential documents connected with the chargesheet. Expressing its displeasure over the delay, the court strongly reprimanded the agency and made it clear that this would be the last chance to comply with its directions.

The chargesheet pertains to a money laundering investigation linked to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari. According to the ED, Robert Vadra’s name surfaced in connection with alleged foreign assets and suspicious financial transactions associated with Bhandari. The agency has alleged that these transactions involve proceeds of crime and are being probed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The ED’s investigation originated from a series of Income Tax raids conducted in 2016 against Sanjay Bhandari, during which several emails and documents were allegedly recovered. These materials, the agency claims, pointed towards Bhandari’s links with Vadra and his associates. Following the completion of its probe, the ED named Vadra as an accused in the case.

In a related matter, the ED informed a special court that Robert Vadra allegedly received ₹58 crore from a disputed land deal in Gurugram. Of this amount, ₹53 crore was reportedly routed through Skylight Hospitality, while ₹5 crore was transferred via Blue Breeze Trading. As part of the investigation, the agency has provisionally attached 43 immovable properties worth ₹38.69 crore, identifying them as proceeds of crime or assets of equivalent value.

It may be noted that in July 2025, the ED recorded Robert Vadra’s statement under Section 50 of the PMLA. Meanwhile, Sanjay Bhandari continues to face allegations of holding undisclosed foreign assets and engaging in illegal financial transactions.

With the court granting the ED a final deadline to submit the required documents, all eyes are now on the February 26 hearing, which is expected to be crucial in determining the future course of the case.