Al-Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, arrested in an alleged money laundering case of Rs 493 crore, has received a big blow from the Delhi court. The court has rejected his six-week interim bail plea, which he had filed to take care of his critically ill wife.
Siddiqui had told the court that his wife is suffering from stage-4 metastatic ovarian cancer and her treatment is going on. On this basis he had demanded temporary relief. However, the court of Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan did not consider his arguments sufficient.
Why did the court reject the bail?
In its order, the court said that there is no concrete evidence on record to prove that the wife of the accused specifically needed his support during treatment. According to medical documents, the patient is definitely suffering from a serious illness, but his condition is currently stable.
The court also clarified that there was no indication on record that he was terminally ill, completely bedridden or incapable of fulfilling his daily needs.
Other family members can also take care
The court also held that Siddiqui could not prove that there was no other adult member in the family available to take care of his wife. The Court said that in such circumstances, care is expected from adult children and other relatives. Therefore, mere presence of the accused cannot be considered mandatory.
The arrest took place in February
Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was arrested by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police in February on charges of alleged financial and administrative irregularities at Al-Falah University. After this, in March, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) took him into its custody and started interrogating him.
Allegation of illegal earnings of Rs 493 crore
ED alleges that Al-Falah University gave misleading information to students and parents regarding NAAC and UGC recognition. According to the investigating agency, illegal income of approximately Rs 493.24 crore was earned in the form of fees through these alleged false claims.
The agency also claims that funds from the Al-Falah Charitable Trust were transferred to various personal accounts and investment vehicles. Various institutions and financial channels used for money laundering are also being investigated.
Name also associated with old controversies
The name of Al-Falah University also came into limelight in November 2025, when information about Dr. Umar Nabi, accused in the Red Fort blast case of Delhi, being associated with this institute was revealed. 12 people lost their lives in that attack.
At present, the court has rejected the bail plea holding that alternative arrangements are available for the care of the wife of the accused and sufficient grounds have not been presented for granting interim relief. At the same time, ED is carrying forward its investigation in this much discussed case.
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