Delhi Court Denies Bail to University Chairman in Money Laundering Case

A Delhi court has rejected the bail application of Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the plea due to the seriousness of the allegations. Siddiqui, still in custody, is involved in ongoing investigations and multiple charge sheets.

A Delhi court has denied the regular bail application of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of Al Falah University, in a case related to money laundering. The decision was made by Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan following arguments from both Siddiqui and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The ED strongly opposed Siddiqui's bail plea, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations and the current stage of the investigation. Siddiqui is alleged to have illicitly generated funds from student fees at his Faridabad institution, misrepresenting the institutions' accreditations and recognitions.

Arrested in November 2025, Siddiqui remains in judicial custody with ongoing prosecution based on a charge sheet by the ED and another by Delhi Police Crime Branch. Despite interim bail granted for humanitarian reasons, the ED's challenge in Delhi High Court led to further scrutiny.