Court Takes Notice of Money Laundering Case Against Robert Vadra

A Delhi court has acknowledged the Enforcement Directorate's charges against Robert Vadra related to a controversial land deal in Haryana. This case marks a significant legal challenge for Vadra, as it is the first time a charge sheet has been filed against him by an investigative agency. The inquiry focuses on a land transaction from 2008, which has since become embroiled in controversy. The ED is also looking into additional cases involving Vadra, including connections to an arms dealer and another land deal in Rajasthan. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding legal matter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 15, 2026, 16:19 IST

Court Proceedings in Delhi Regarding Robert Vadra

On Wednesday, a court in Delhi acknowledged the charges filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against businessman Robert Vadra in connection with a controversial land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana. Special Judge Sushant Changoatra has instructed Vadra and other defendants to appear in court on May 16, with a detailed order pending.

This marks the first instance where a criminal charge sheet has been filed against the 57-year-old Vadra by any investigative agency. The ED submitted the charge sheet last July, following an extensive inquiry that included three consecutive days of questioning Vadra in April 2025.

Details of the Land Deal Under Investigation

The investigation pertains to a land transaction in Manesar-Shikohpur (currently Sector 83) in Gurugram, Haryana, which occurred in February 2008. The deal involved the purchase of 3.5 acres of land from Omkareshwar Properties for ₹7.5 crore by Skylight Hospitality Private Limited, a company where Vadra was a director at the time. This transaction took place during the Congress government led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Haryana.

In September 2012, four years later, the company sold the land to real estate firm DLF for ₹58 crore. The deal became contentious when IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who was then serving as the Director General of Land Consolidation and the Inspector General of Registration, annulled the transaction, citing violations of the state consolidation act and related procedures. Vadra has denied any wrongdoing, labeling the case as politically motivated against him and his family.

Additionally, the ED is investigating two other cases linked to Vadra, including one involving arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari residing in the UK and another concerning a land deal in Bikaner, Rajasthan.