Can't join hands with vengeful complainant like ED, says Special PMLA Court in Omkar Realtors case
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Omkar Realtors & Developers are known in the financial capital of India (Mumbai) as the leaders and innovative creators of real-estate spaces. Omkar is a brand name that has garnered praise and appreciation since it started back in 2003. Their strict adherence to their core values of integrity, inclusion, equality and excellence with a steadfast financial perspective and revolutionary vision.
The company, with a legacy nearly two decades old, has witnessed catapulting rise in the city of dreams. The Omkar Realtors have delivered projects spanning over 4 million sq. ft. in the residential sector. The company has also worked on over 20 million sq. ft. in Mumbai. Omkar Realtors & Developers Pvt Ltd have also undertaken over 40 million sq. ft. land for their upcoming projects.
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Omkar Realtors & Developers' chairman Kamal Kishore Gupta and Managing Director Babulal VarmaOmkar Realtors & Developers Chairman, Kamal Gupta, and Babulal Verma, Managing Director of Omkar Realtors and Developers, were involved in a wrongful case lodged against them by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The special court Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), chaired by Special Judge MG Deshpande, quashed the case against the two.
The judge also added to his judgement by rejecting the request of ED to provide judicial custody of Mr Babulal Varma- Managing Director, and Kamal Gupta, Chairman of Omkar Realtors and Developers. In his judgement, Justice Deshpande added that the case filed against the two has no merit and that pursuing it further will only be an exercise in vain.
Special Court's Order statementThe special court ordered the release of Kamal Gupta, and Babulal Varma in one of the first such decisions after the Supreme Court’s order upheld the PMLA that had previously said that it would hear the ED and the lawyers of the two accused.
The special court also went on record and discharged Omkar Realtors’ Chairman and Managing Director. The court, in its official statement, also said that the ED is acting like a vengeful complainant, but the court can’t join hands with the liar.
Closure ReportThe closure report filed by special justice M G Deshpande stated that the change in law made by the supreme court should not be ignored, and hence the two should be granted an immediate release from their judicial custody.
The report has said that any investigation into the matter anymore will be a futile exercise as the new law of the land can not be overlooked in order to provide the ED with extended judicial custody.
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/special-court-discharges-city-builders-in-money-laundering-case-101661361859273.html