Azam Khan ED Arrest Case : Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has challenged his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case before the Supreme Court. On Monday, November 2, his lawyer, Nizam Pasha, mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant. On behalf of Azam Khan, the lawyer requested an early hearing of the petition. Initially, the Chief Justice said that he should approach the High Court first. However, after the lawyer made another request, the court agreed to list the petition for hearing later this week.

Chief Justice Advises Him To Approach High Court
During the proceedings in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Surya Kant told Azam Khan’s lawyer that he should approach the High Court in this matter. The lawyer subsequently requested an early hearing. After hearing his submission, the Chief Justice agreed to list the petition later this week. Attention is now focused on the arguments that Azam Khan’s legal team presents regarding his arrest and the stand the Supreme Court takes during the hearing.

ED May Soon Seek Custody Remand
Another important development has emerged in the case. According to sources, the ED may file an application after Diwali seeking custody remand of Azam Khan for questioning. If the remand is granted, the agency may take him to its zonal office in Lucknow for interrogation. The investigating agency’s main question concerns the source of approximately ₹430 crore reportedly spent on the construction of Jauhar University. The ED wants to establish where such a substantial amount of money came from.

Funds Spent On Jauhar University Under Investigation
Azam Khan has been accused of using funds and materials allocated for government projects in the construction of his private Jauhar University in Rampur. The ED is investigating the financial transactions connected with this case. Azam Khan is also the Chancellor of Jauhar University. The investigating agency has previously questioned him about the amount spent on the university’s construction and the sources of those funds. The ED now wants to gather further information through additional questioning.

ED Has Questioned Azam Khan Before
The ED had previously questioned Azam Khan in connection with the money laundering case. According to the report, the investigating agency was not satisfied with the clarity of his answers at the time. However, this is the agency’s position. The ED is now reportedly preparing to seek his custody for further investigation. If remand is granted, he may be questioned about the approximately ₹430 crore spent on the construction of Jauhar University and the financial transactions linked to it.

Fresh Arrest After Release Adds To Legal Challenges
Azam Khan had spent a long period in jail. According to the report, the ED arrested him in this case soon after his release from prison. He has now approached the Supreme Court challenging his arrest. While his petition is expected to be heard later this week, reports suggest that the ED is also preparing to seek his custody remand. As a result, his legal challenges could intensify in the coming days.