The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday, 25 March, opposed Robert Vadra's plea seeking to quash the money laundering case against him, stating that there was "wilful suppression of facts" and that relief could not be granted to him.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi High Court that Vadra's petition is not maintainable and it is abuse of process of law.
The High Court has issued notice to the Centre to file an affidavit opposing the plea, within two weeks.
The court further added that it will not interfere in the anticipatory bail plea of Vadra, as it is being heard in the Patiala House Court.
The ED has questioned him in the case several times. The agency has also requested the trial court to dismiss his anticipatory bail as it may require his custodial interrogation in the case.
The case relates to ownership of 1.9 million pounds overseas assets by Vadra. It pertains to undisclosed foreign assets and entities to evade tax.
(With inputs from PTI, IANS and ANI)
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