A Delhi court has granted two-week interim bail to Jawed Siddiqui, the chairman of the Al-Falah Group, on humanitarian grounds. The relief was provided by Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan on March 7, 2026, to allow Siddiqui to care for his wife, who is currently battling Stage 4 ovarian cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.
The court’s decision was heavily influenced by the lack of immediate family support for the patient in India. The couple’s three children are currently studying in the UAE and are unable to travel, leaving Siddiqui as the sole primary caregiver. While the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the plea citing the gravity of the money laundering charges, the court noted that the medical documents were undisputed and that Siddiqui had not shown a risk of absconding during the investigation.
Siddiqui was arrested in November 2025 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case involves allegations that Al-Falah University misled students by falsely claiming NAAC accreditation and UGC recognition, reportedly generating over 415 crore between 2018 and 2025. The investigation also touched upon more serious “white-collar terror” links, following the identification of a former hospital associate as a suicide bomber in the 2025 Red Fort blast.