Delhi HC Upholds Sanjay Bhandari Fugitive Status
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026
The ruling by the India — Delhi High Court allows the India — Enforcement Directorate to confiscate Sanjay Bhandari's assets, which could lead to further investigations into alleged money laundering and potentially impact individuals like Robert Vadra. This event reinforces the Indian government's efforts against economic offenders, potentially increasing investor confidence in regulatory enforcement.
The India — Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's order declaring UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a 'fugitive economic offender' in a money laundering case. This decision empowers the India — Enforcement Directorate to confiscate Sanjay Bhandari's assets, valued at crores of rupees. Sanjay Bhandari fled to London in 2016 after raids by the India — Income Tax Department in Delhi. Despite a United Kingdom court ruling against his extradition, the Indian courts maintained that his legal residency in the United Kingdom does not exempt him from Indian laws. The India — Enforcement Directorate has been investigating Sanjay Bhandari's alleged links with Robert Vadra, including the acquisition of a London property. This legal development marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to prosecute economic offenders who have left India.
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