FPA-FE-04/DLI/2018 of Shri Navin Mehra v/s Shri A.H. Khan Directorate of Enforcement, Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
The appellate authority held that denying the right to cross-examination in a serious corruption matter, due to a knowingly delayed notice issued after the 180-day period, vitiated the proceedings. The appeal was allowed, quashing the impugned orders and proceedings. However, in the interest of justice, the respondent was granted liberty to verify remittance within four weeks, with seized funds to be released within one week upon verification and another liberty to seek clarification if any.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; impugned orders dated 15.6.2017 and 8.12.2017 and proceedings under the same set aside. Respondent granted liberty to verify remittance within four weeks; seized amounts to be released to appellants within one week thereafter. Liberty granted for clarification application.