<p>The <span class="key-term" data-definition="Supreme Court — India's apex judicial body that interprets the Constitution and decides on matters of national importance (GS2: Polity)">Supreme Court</span> has issued a notice on a bail plea filed by former Haryana MLA <strong>Dharam Singh Chhoker</strong> of the Congress party. The plea concerns an alleged <span class="key-term" data-definition="Money laundering — Process of disguising illicit proceeds as legitimate income, a punishable offence under the PMLA (GS2: Polity, GS3: Economy)">money‑laundering</span> case involving <strong>Rs 616 crore</strong>. A three‑judge bench, headed by <strong>Chief Justice Surya Kant</strong>, has scheduled the matter for hearing on <strong>17 June 2026</strong>. Senior Advocate <strong>Kapil Sibal</strong> appeared for the petitioner.</p>
<h3>Key Developments</h3>
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<li>Notice issued by the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Supreme Court — India's apex judicial body that interprets the Constitution and decides on matters of national importance (GS2: Polity)">Supreme Court</span> on Chhoker's bail plea.</li>
<li>Hearing fixed for <strong>17 June 2026</strong>.</li>
<li>The <span class="key-term" data-definition="High Court — The highest court at the state level, dealing with appeals and important criminal matters (GS2: Polity)">Punjab and Haryana High Court</span> denied regular bail, citing the seriousness of the allegations.</li>
<li>The <span class="key-term" data-definition="Enforcement Directorate (ED) — Central agency that investigates economic crimes, especially money laundering, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (GS2: Polity, GS3: Economy)">Enforcement Directorate</span> opposed the bail, emphasizing statutory requirements.</li>
<li>Multiple <span class="key-term" data-definition="Non‑bailable warrant — Court order authorising police to arrest a person without the need for bail; indicates seriousness (GS2: Polity)">non‑bailable warrants</span> were issued after Chhoker repeatedly ignored summons.</li>
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<h3>Important Facts</h3>
<p>The case revolves around an affordable group housing project undertaken by a company of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Mahira Group — The corporate entity alleged to have misused funds collected from home buyers in a housing project (GS2: Polity)">Mahira Group</span>, controlled by Chhoker and his family. Investigators allege that large sums collected from home‑buyers were diverted and later laundered, amounting to <strong>Rs 616 crore</strong>. Court records show Chhoker's involvement in several associated companies, including signing balance sheets and overseeing transactions.</p>
<p>During the investigation, Chhoker, a senior citizen with deep societal roots, failed to appear before the investigating agency on multiple occasions. Consequently, the court issued <span class="key-term" data-definition="Non‑bailable warrant — Court order authorising police to arrest a person w
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