News: JKCA Fund Case – Court Orders Charges Against Farooq Abdullah

📰 News: JKCA Fund Case – Court Orders Charges Against Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: A court in Srinagar has ruled that prima facie criminal offences are made out against former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and several others in the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) funds case, directing that charges be framed against them. �
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Key Points of the Court Order
The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar found prima facie evidence of offences under Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 406 and 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). �
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The alleged case relates to financial irregularities and misappropriation of JKCA funds. �
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The CBI had earlier filed the chargesheet against Abdullah and other officials of the cricket body. �
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Court Rejects ED Plea
The court dismissed an application by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking to add further offences under Sections 411 and 424 RPC. �
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The judge held that ED has no locus standi because the case is investigated and prosecuted by the CBI. �
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The court said ED can act only if a “predicate offence” exists under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). �
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What Happens Next
The court has ordered framing of charges against the accused.
After charges are framed, the statements of approvers (witnesses who turned state witnesses) will be recorded as evidence. �
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Background of the Case
The case dates back to 2012, when police registered an FIR over alleged diversion of ₹43.69 crore of BCCI funds meant for cricket development in J&K. �
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