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Synopsis

The Directorate of Enforcement before the Delhi High Court alleged that Leena Paulose, the wife of Sukesh Chandersekhar, ‘Was not only involved in abetting but was part of an organized syndicate’. 

The bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna inquired about the number of individuals granted bail in this case. The ED informed the court that out of the 18 accused under MCOCA, 14 were currently imprisoned.

The court, due to a shortage of time, listed the matter for September 27, 2024, at 3:45 PM and granted time for the counsels to prepare their final arguments.

Background: 

ED contended that Sukesh had purchased these cars either in the name of some firms of his wife or third parties and had made cash payments through his associates B. Mohanraj and Arun Muthu. He further legitimized the transactions with rent agreements.

In Feb 2023, the Additional Sessions Judge granted permission to ED to dispose of the confiscated vehicles. ED was also directed to file a report regarding disposal to the economic offences wing of the Delhi police

Leena Paulose, thereafter, approached the Delhi High Court seeking to overturn the order of the Trial Court allowing the sale of luxury vehicles. The court, however, denied her plea noting that the seized 26 luxury and high-end cars were ‘prima facie’ found “to have been purchased out of the “proceeds of crime” generated out of the criminal activities of Mr. Sukash Channdersekhar”.

Previously, a bail application was rejected by Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma. It was opined that “the case is of very 'sensitive nature' and prima facie the petitioner is involved in the offence of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA)”. 

Case Title: Leena Paulose v State NCT Of Delhi (BAIL APPLN.-1802/2024)