Overview
- Khalid’s counsel told the Karkardooma court that call detail records place him away from the alleged January 8, 2020 PFI office meeting that the prosecution labels a key conspiratorial event.
- The defence alleged police relied on a late, coached statement by witness Rahul Kasana, noting a prior case where a court had questioned his credibility.
- Counsel argued there were no recoveries from Khalid and no charge‑sheet claim that he raised or received funds for any alleged conspiracy.
- The defence said police engaged in “pick and choose” charging, pointing to WhatsApp group admins and other purported meeting participants not named as accused, including figures cited in witness statements.
- Hearings on October 8–9 were adjourned to October 14 for further arguments; Khalid remains in custody since September 13, 2020, after High Court bail was denied on September 2, with a Supreme Court challenge listed for October 27.