Aircel-Maxis case: Delhi High Court stays trial court proceedings against P Chidambaram over alleged money laundering

Delhi High Court on Wednesday, November 20, put a stay order on the proceedings against Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram’s alleged involvement in the Aircel Maxis money laundering case, reported the news agency PTI. 

The high court has also asked for a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over a plea filed by Chidambaram challenging the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of the chargesheet filed by the ED against him in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case, as per the report. 

The Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri bench issued the stay order to the trial court proceedings and listed the matter to be taken up in January 2025 for a detailed hearing. The court also issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate.