Suspended Delhi Judge Seeks Quashing of ED's Money Laundering Case Against Her
Summary
Suspended Delhi judge Rachna Tiwari Lakhanpal seeks quashing of the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case against her, related to a bribery charge from 2016.
Key Points
- Suspended Delhi judge Rachna Tiwari Lakhanpal filed a petition in Delhi High Court to quash a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate.
- She claims the trial court's order violated Section 223 of the Indian Code of Criminal Procedure, which ensures the accused's right to be heard.
- The judge was initially accused by the CBI in 2016 of accepting a bribe of 20 lakh rupees to issue a favorable court order.
- The Enforcement Directorate registered the money laundering case in 2024 based on the previous corruption case.
- The next hearing is scheduled for March 9 after two changes in the bench and procedural delays.
