Mumbai Court extends Sanjay Raut's judicial custody by 14 days in connection with Patra Chawl land scam

A Mumbai Court on Monday extended Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's judicial custody by 14 days till October 3 in connection with Patra Chawl land scam.

The ED had recorded the Sena MP's statement and later raided his home on July 31, detained and then arrested him early on August 1. It had filed the supplementary charge sheet, naming Raut as an accused in the case.

Raut has moved the special court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases for bail.


Special judge M G Deshpande after taking cognisance of the prosecution complaint issued summons to all the accused in the case, including Pravin Raut, an aide of the Sena MP.

The Sena leader's bail hearing was adjourned to September 21 after his lawyer said they want to go through the charge sheet and decide on adding additional grounds in his plea.

The ED's probe pertains to alleged financial irregularities in the redevelopment of Patra 'chawl' and related financial property transactions involving his wife and alleged associates.

While opposing Sanjay Raut's bail application, the ED told the court last week that he played a major role in the money laundering case related to Patra Chawl redevelopment and acted "behind curtains".

The ED had also denied Raut's contention that the action against him arose from malice or political vendetta.

(With inputs from agencies)