The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a bail plea filed by former Haryana MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker of the Congress party. The plea concerns an alleged money‑laundering case involving Rs 616 crore. A three‑judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, has scheduled the matter for hearing on 17 June 2026. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for the petitioner.
Key Developments
- Notice issued by the Supreme Court on Chhoker's bail plea.
- Hearing fixed for 17 June 2026.
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied regular bail, citing the seriousness of the allegations.
- The Enforcement Directorate opposed the bail, emphasizing statutory requirements.
- Multiple non‑bailable warrants were issued after Chhoker repeatedly ignored summons.
Important Facts
The case revolves around an affordable group housing project undertaken by a company of the Mahira Group, controlled by Chhoker and his family. Investigators allege that large sums collected from home‑buyers were diverted and later laundered, amounting to Rs 616 crore. Court records show Chhoker's involvement in several associated companies, including signing balance sheets and overseeing transactions.
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