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Azam Khan Files Petition in Supreme Court Against ED Arrest
✍️ TOI India
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:42 PM
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Former MP Azam Khan has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief from his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, citing 95 pending cases since 2017. The court is set to examine the legality of the detention.
Former Member of Parliament Azam Khan has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of India challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The move comes after the ED detained Khan in connection with a series of financial and corruption allegations.
Khan, who has faced 95 cases since 2017, claims that the arrest was politically motivated and seeks an interim bail. He argues that the ED’s action violates his constitutional rights and demands a review of the evidence presented.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to assess the merits of Khan’s petition and to determine whether the ED’s detention is justified under the law. The decision could set a precedent for how political figures are treated in similar investigations.
Lawyers for Khan have requested that the court grant him bail pending the outcome of the case, citing the lack of concrete evidence and the potential impact on his political career. The ED maintains that the arrest was based on substantial evidence gathered during its investigations.
Observers note that the case is closely watched by political analysts, as it touches on the broader debate over the independence of law enforcement agencies and the protection of political dissent in India.
Khan, who has faced 95 cases since 2017, claims that the arrest was politically motivated and seeks an interim bail. He argues that the ED’s action violates his constitutional rights and demands a review of the evidence presented.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to assess the merits of Khan’s petition and to determine whether the ED’s detention is justified under the law. The decision could set a precedent for how political figures are treated in similar investigations.
Lawyers for Khan have requested that the court grant him bail pending the outcome of the case, citing the lack of concrete evidence and the potential impact on his political career. The ED maintains that the arrest was based on substantial evidence gathered during its investigations.
Observers note that the case is closely watched by political analysts, as it touches on the broader debate over the independence of law enforcement agencies and the protection of political dissent in India.