‘No chargesheet, no trial’: Mallya calls ED raids on Jarkiholi ‘character assassination’
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Former businessman Vijay Mallya publicly criticized the Enforcement Directorate for raiding the office of Satish Jarkiholi, a former Public Works Department minister, claiming the action amounted to “character assassination.” Mallya said the raids were conducted without a chargesheet or trial, suggesting the practice is unprecedented in other countries. The incident highlights ongoing legal disputes involving high‑profile Indian figures and raises questions about the use of investigative agencies. QUOTE: “Enforcement Directorate boasting this. No chargesheet. No trial. Just character assassination in public.” — Vijay Mallya
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 67% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (3): Deccan Herald, Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express
Sources
- ‘No chargesheet, no trial’: Mallya calls ED raids on Jarkiholi ‘character assassination’ — Deccan Herald (center)
- Vijay Mallya Targets ED Action, Claims Agencies Are Engaged In ‘Character Assassination’ Over Money Laundering Cases — Free Press Journal (center)
- Vijay Mallya backs Jarkiholi, takes swipe at ED over raids — The New Indian Express (center)
- ‘Character assassination’ by probe agency, says Mallya — The New Indian Express (center)
- ED searches are political vendetta, says M.B. Patil — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi says he was misquoted on ED searches; releases video message — The Hindu (left-leaning)