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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Waqf board case: Charges framed against AAP MLA
Khan was also accused of getting his relatives and other acquaintances appointed on various contractual or daily wage posts in the board, as part of the criminal conspiracy. These appointments were allegedly made by the 'misuse and abuse' of the official positions of Khan and Alam. In its order, the court said, 'Where there is strong suspicion, it is sufficient at this stage to indicate a conspiracy involving all these parties.' The court added, 'The actions and omissions of these accused clearly show that they had a mutual understanding, either express or implied, to facilitate the illegal appointments (of Alam and 10 others) and this warrants the framing of conspiracy charges against all involved.' The court referred to Section 101 of the Waqf Act, which says besides board members, any individual duly appointed to perform duties under the act be regarded as a public servant under the law. 'Accordingly, a strong suspicion does arise against all the 11 accused, and the facts do disclose prima facie sufficient material to frame charges against all of them,' the court said. Charges were framed under Section 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC read with 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, against Amanatullah Khan for being involved in the conspiracy with Alam and nine others. All the accused persons pleaded not guilty, following which the court posted the matter for August 21. Procedures violated: CBI According to the CBI, Khan, during his tenure as chairman of Delhi Waqf Board from 2016 to 2021, misused his position to make appointments in violation of established rules and procedures. Among these was appointment of Mahboob Alam as CEO of the board, the central agency submitted in its chargesheet.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Charges framed against Amanatullah, 10 others
New Delhi: A court on Monday cleared the way for the trial of AAP MLA in a case of alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment by framing charges against him and 10 others. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Special judge Dig Vinay Singh said there was "strong suspicion" of conspiracy and "prima facie evidence" against the accused. The charges of criminal conspiracy and criminal misconduct by a public servant were framed against Khan and Mahboob Alam, the then chief executive officer of the waqf board. The court also framed charges of criminal conspiracy, read with criminal misconduct by a public servant, against Hamid Akhtar, Kifayatullah Khan, Rafiusshan Khan, Imran Ali, Mohammed Ahrar, Aquib Jawed, Azhar Khan, Zakir Khan and Abdul Mannar. CBI registered a case in 2016 under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act after it was alleged that Khan, being chairman of the board, got Alam appointed as the board's CEO in a corrupt and illegal way and secured the appointments of his relatives and other known persons to various contractual or daily wage posts. The latter appointments were allegedly made by the "misuse and abuse" of the official positions of Khan and Alam. In its 46-page order, the court said, "It is sufficient at this stage to indicate a conspiracy involving all these parties." It also referred to Section 101 of Waqf Act, which says that besides the board members, any individual duly appointed to perform duties under it would be regarded as a public servant. The accused pleaded not guilty, following which the court posted the matter for Aug 21.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Waqf Board corruption case: Delhi court orders framing of charges against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, 10 others
A Delhi court Monday ordered the framing of charges against Aam Aadmi Party's Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan and 10 others in relation to the Delhi Waqf Board corruption case. The case pertains to alleged irregularities committed during Khan's tenure as chairman of the Board between 2016 and 2021. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh of Rouse Avenue Court said in his order, 'In the present case, the accused individuals demonstrated a mutual understanding regarding illegal appointments of A-2 to A-11, for which public servants would be liable for criminal misconduct, an offence evident from their conduct as discussed above. This strongly suggests that a criminal conspiracy existed prima facie.' The court ordered that charges be framed against the accused persons under sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and criminal conspiracy. 'In this case, the facts presented strongly indicate that A-1 to A-11 were actively involved in the conspiracy to first appoint A-2 and subsequently A-3 to A-11,' the judge added. According to the CBI, Khan had illegally appointed members to the board, causing a loss to the exchequer. It was argued by the agency that he himself was appointed as chairperson on March 12, 2016, illegally without placing the matter before the L-G. In conspiracy with Mahboob Alam (A-2), the CBI claimed that Khan got 9 others appointed illegally as well. Alam was appointed as the CEO by 'bypassing standard procedures and legal requirements, against the rules and norms', the CBI claimed. As per the agency, Alam and Khan collided and appointed 9 others to various positions on the Waqf Board 'against all rules and norms'. Many of the accused persons appointed were either relatives of Khan or known to him, claimed the CBI. 'Regarding accused… their respective roles, as outlined earlier, clearly indicate their involvement in a conspiracy to appoint A-2 and A-3. Their actions in manipulating the interview process demonstrate a conspiracy with individuals A-4 to A-11 to secure appointments unlawfully,' the court said. 'The fact that A-4 to A-11 obtained appointments despite many of them not submitting applications within the stipulated timeframe, failing to specify the post they applied for, receiving interview calls without formal notifications… along with their acquaintance and relationships to A-1, suggests a collusion between them,' it added.
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Delhi Waqf board case: Court frames charges against Amanatullah Khan, others
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday framed charges against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan and others in an alleged case of irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board judge Dig Vinay Singh framed charges against Khan and others..5 BJD MPs, 1 from YSRC voted in favour of NDA-backed Waqf (Amendment) Bill.A detailed order is to the FIR, Khan, while working as chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, illegally recruited 32 people in violation of norms and government guidelines.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Delhi Waqf board case: Court frames charges against Amanatullah Khan, others
A Delhi court on Monday framed charges against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan and others in an alleged case of irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment. Special judge Dig Vinay Singh framed charges against Khan and others. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Degree Data Science Data Analytics Operations Management Technology Finance CXO PGDM Leadership Project Management others Data Science Design Thinking Public Policy Others Management Digital Marketing MBA Product Management Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details A detailed order is awaited. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest According to the FIR, Khan, while working as chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, illegally recruited 32 people in violation of norms and government guidelines.
