A Delhi court granted bail to businessman Robert Vadra on Saturday in a money-laundering case involving a land deal in Shikohpur, Gurugram [1].

The decision comes as Vadra, the husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, continues to challenge the legitimacy of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation. The case centers on allegations of financial irregularities tied to real estate transactions in Haryana.

Vadra appeared at the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi to secure his release [1]. The investigation by the ED involves eight other co-accused individuals besides Vadra [2]. The court granted bail pending further proceedings, with the next hearing scheduled for July 10, 2026 [3].

Following the court's decision, Vadra criticized the motives behind the legal action. He said the ED is being managed by the government [1]. He said the entire probe is a political vendetta against him and his family [1].

While the court has allowed his release for now, the underlying money-laundering case remains active. Vadra expressed confidence in his legal position, saying he is fearless and has nothing to hide [1].

The case has drawn significant attention due to Vadra's familial ties to the Congress party and the high-profile nature of the Shikohpur land deal. Legal representatives for the ED have previously sought summons for Vadra to appear in the investigation [4].

“"ED is being managed by the government."”

The granting of bail allows Robert Vadra to remain free while the legal process continues, but it does not resolve the underlying allegations of money laundering. By framing the investigation as a political vendetta, Vadra is positioning the case within a larger narrative of government overreach and political targeting, a common point of contention in high-profile Indian financial probes involving political figures.