Henna Alagh Vs Union of India And Anr. (Delhi High Court)
Delhi HC allows PMLA Accused’s Wife to travel abroad as she was not named in FIR
In the case of Henna Alagh vs. Union of India and Anr., the Delhi High Court deliberated upon an application filed by Henna Alagh, seeking permission to travel abroad to Cannes, France, from 14.05.2024 to 25.05.2024. Alagh, a model by profession, is the wife of Mr. Amit Katyal, who is currently under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) provisions. The essence of the case revolves around whether Alagh, who is not named in any FIRs related to the investigation, should be permitted to travel abroad despite her husband’s ongoing legal issues.
Alagh stated in her application that she and Mr. Katyal had been separated since September 2022, with a pending dissolution of marriage application before the Family Court. Additionally, she emphasized that she does not hold any position in the companies owned by Mr. Katyal, which are currently under investigation by the ED.
The ED, in its response, acknowledged that Alagh has not been named as an accused in any FIRs or Enforcement Case Information Reports (ECIRs). However, they pointed out that Alagh herself admitted to certain financial transactions in her statement under Section 17 of the PMLA. She acknowledged receiving funds into her bank account from Mr. Katyal’s sources, which were then transferred to another company. The ED emphasized that the investigation is ongoing to determine Alagh’s involvement in these transactions.
