Delhi High Court Records ED's Unconditional Withdrawal of Allegations Against FIITJEE
Delhi HC: ED unconditionally withdraws press release against FIITJEE
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The Delhi High Court noted the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) unconditional withdrawal of a press release containing allegations against FIITJEE. The withdrawal supports FIITJEE's claim that the allegations were baseless, as the ED failed to provide evidence for its assertions.
- 01The ED's press release, issued on April 26, 2025, was challenged by FIITJEE after searches at its offices.
- 02FIITJEE argued that the press release was defamatory and lacked evidence, violating a Ministry of Home Affairs memorandum.
- 03The Delhi High Court found the press release contrary to the Office Memorandum and noted the absence of a Preliminary Analysis Report.
- 04The ED admitted in court that it could not substantiate the allegations made in the press release.
- 05The unconditional withdrawal by the ED prevents potential serious legal consequences.
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The Delhi High Court has documented the unconditional withdrawal of a press release by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that had made allegations against FIITJEE and its directors. This press release, issued on April 26, 2025, followed searches at FIITJEE's offices in Noida and Delhi, as well as at the residences of certain directors. FIITJEE challenged the release, claiming it was malicious and defamatory, lacking any supporting evidence. The Court observed that the ED's assertions were not backed by a Preliminary Analysis Report, which the ED had claimed existed. During the proceedings, the ED's counsel admitted the absence of such a report and confirmed that the agency would unconditionally withdraw the press release. The High Court noted that this withdrawal averted serious legal repercussions that could have arisen if the matter had proceeded to a full hearing.
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The withdrawal of the allegations by the ED may restore FIITJEE's reputation and prevent potential legal repercussions.
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