Delhi HC Issues Notice to ED In DK Shivakumar's Bail Plea

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Enforcement Directorate in a bail application filed by DK Shivakumar in a money laundering case.

Earlier, Special CBI Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar had rejected Congress leader's bail application on the ground that he's accused of a serious financial crime and releasing him on bail would be detrimental to the purpose of proper investigation.

The CBI judge had also noted that medical ground in itself cannot be the ground for bail considering the nature of the offence and the stage of investigation.

On September 17, Shivakumar was sent to 14 days of judicial custody which ends on October 1.

Dayan Krishnan, appearing on behalf of Shivakumar before the Delhi High Court, argued that the predicate offence in the present case falls under Sections 276C(1), 277 and 278 Income Tax Act which are not scheduled offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Justice Kait briefly heard Mr Krishnan and adjourned the matter till October 14.