Delhi Court Summons Robert Vadra in Haryana Land Deal Money Laundering Case

A court in Delhi has summoned businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with eight others in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land transaction in Shikohpur.

The summons were issued after a special court at Rouse Avenue, presided over by Judge Sushant Changotra, took cognisance of a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in July last year. The court has directed all accused individuals to appear before it on May 16.

The case pertains to a 3.53-acre land parcel located in Gurugram. According to the Enforcement Directorate, a company linked to Vadra, Sky Light Hospitality, acquired the land in February 2008 from Onkareshwar Properties under circumstances that are now under scrutiny.

Investigators have alleged that incorrect declarations were made during the transaction process and that a commercial licence for the land was secured through alleged influence. The agency has also claimed that the stated payment of ₹7.5 crore for the purchase was made via a cheque that was never encashed.

The land was later sold to real estate firm DLF at a significantly higher price, prompting the agency to examine potential financial irregularities and gains arising from the deal.

As part of its investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Enforcement Directorate had earlier provisionally attached 43 immovable properties valued at approximately ₹37.64 crore in July last year.

The latest court action marks a key development in the case, with further proceedings expected after the accused appear before the court next month.