Azam Khan Appeals to Supreme Court Against ED Arrest Following Bail
Former Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan contests his ED arrest just after being released on bail in a dual PAN card case.
Azam Khan was arrested by the ED 40 minutes after his release on October 29.
He has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking to quash the ED's arrest and the judicial custody order.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the matter this week.
Mohd. Azam Khan, a prominent leader of the Samajwadi Party and former Uttar Pradesh Minister, has taken legal action by filing a petition in the Supreme Court. This move comes after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) shortly after being released from jail on October 29, 2026, in connection with a dual PAN card case.
The petition, presented by Advocate Nizam Pasha, was brought before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who has scheduled an urgent hearing for the matter within the week. Khan's legal team is seeking immediate relief from the judicial custody that was imposed following his arrest, which occurred just 40 minutes after his bail was granted by the High Court.
On the day of his release, the Allahabad High Court had granted bail to both Azam Khan and his son, Abdullah Azam Khan, in the dual PAN card case. Following this, the Special Court issued an order on November 1, remanding Khan to judicial custody, which he is now contesting in his Supreme Court appeal.
The implications of this case extend beyond Khan, as it raises significant questions about the ED's procedures and the timing of arrests following judicial decisions. The outcome could influence public perception of the enforcement agency's actions and its impact on political figures in Uttar Pradesh and beyond.
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear the case, the legal community and political observers are keenly watching for developments. The decision could set a precedent regarding the enforcement of laws related to financial irregularities and the rights of individuals post-arrest.
