LAGATAR24 NETWORK
Ranchi, April 6: The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) special court today rejected the discharge petition of advocate Rajiv Kumar and Kolkata businessman Amit Agrawal filed for getting rid of charges they are facing.
Advocate Kumar is accused of accepting money from Agrawal for managing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Agrawal is accused of giving money to Kumar for dropping his name from the PIL.
On March 27, the special court had reserved the verdict in the matter after completion of arguments from both the sides. Advocate Shiv Prasad alias Kakaji argued on behalf of the ED. Advocate Shambhu Agrawal represented advocate Kumar while Advocate Vidyut Chaurasia argued on behalf of businessman Agrawal.
Rejection of discharge petition paved the path for framing of charge against both of them.
Advocate Kumar confirmed the development saying he will challenge the discharge petition rejection order before the high court.
The case arose after the West Bengal police arrested advocate Kumar last year with around 50 lakh cash. This money belonged to businessman Agrawal. The ED later started investigation in the case and arrested Agrawal.
