Mumbai: Special PMLA Court Defers Framing Charges Against Munir Khan Over Health Condition After 14 Years
Mumbai, September 1, 2026: Even after 14 years of having been accused of money laundering, the trial against the self-proclaimed scientist and miracle doctor Munir Khan could not begin. And now, due to Khan’s health condition, the court has decided to defer framing charges against him as his lawyers claim he is not mentally stable. Khan’s lawyer Vikram Sutharia moved a plea last month pleading…
Mumbai's Special PMLA Court has decided to postpone framing charges against self-proclaimed scientist Munir Khan due to his deteriorating health condition, following 14 years of accusations related to money laundering. Khan's lawyers argue that he is not mentally stable and is bedridden due to hemiplegia, a result of recent strokes.
His legal team requests the court to determine his mental fitness before moving forward with the proceedings, stating that any further steps could compromise the fairness of his trial. The prosecution, however, opposes the plea, asserting that being confined to bed does not exempt Khan from facing the charges. While the application is pending court approval, the special PMLA court has ruled against proceeding with Khan's trial, ordering charges to be framed against the remaining accused in the case in the coming week.
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