Court Denies Bail to Dawood Ibrahim's Brother in Money Laundering Case

The special court rejected the bail plea of Iqbal Kaskar, brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, citing that trial delays cannot determine bail eligibility. Kaskar, who was arrested in 2017 for extortion and money laundering, remains in judicial custody as the court emphasizes thorough investigation over hasty judgments.

A special court has denied bail to Iqbal Kaskar, brother of infamous underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim, emphasizing that delays in trials are not sufficient grounds for granting bail.

Kaskar was detained by Thane Police in 2017 for extortion and later taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in February 2022 for a money laundering case. Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Judge B D Shelke rejected his bail plea on July 26.

The court's order highlighted the need for detailed investigations to ensure innocent individuals are not falsely implicated and that the guilty do not escape the law. Citing that over Rs 1 crore was laundered, the court upheld the prosecution’s arguments and denied Kaskar's plea based on trial delays.