Siddiqui has said that his wife, Usma Akhtar (52), is suffering from stage IV Metastatic Carcinoma of the ovary and is undergoing chemotherapy at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.Citing the war in West Asia, a Delhi court on Saturday granted two-week interim bail to Faridabad-based Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in a money laundering case so that he can accompany his wife to a chemotherapy session on March 12.Siddiqui was arrested on November 18 last year in the case after the university came under the radar of the security agencies following the November 10 blast outside the Red Fort. Three doctors working at the university-affiliated Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences & Research Centre have emerged as suspects in the terror module probe, prompting the Union government to order a forensic audit of all university records.“Due to the prevailing condition of war, it cannot be expected from the children of accused/applicant to visit India for the chemotherapy of the wife of the accused/applicant scheduled for 12.03.2026,” said Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan of Saket court in her order.All of Siddiqui’s children have been staying in the UAE since 2017. While the eldest son runs a business in the UAE, the others are studying there.Siddiqui has said that his wife, Usma Akhtar (52), is suffering from stage IV Metastatic Carcinoma of the ovary and is undergoing chemotherapy at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.“The medical documents annexed with the application suggest that the wife… is suffering from cancer and undergoing chemotherapy… Further, the ailments and medical condition of the wife… is not disputed by the counsel for ED,” ASJ Pradhan said.“…the wife of accused/ applicant requires care and support, cannot be ignored and it is also a fact that she does not have her family or children besides her and it is only the accused/applicant being her husband who is required to give her support,” the court added.Story continues below this adThe ED had told a Delhi court last November that the university generated proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 415 crore by dishonestly inducing students to enrol using false claims. This January, it had attached immovable properties worth Rs 139.97 crore belonging to the university while filing a chargesheet against Siddiqui under money laundering charges. Nine shell companies linked to the group are under scrutiny as part of the probe into alleged irregularities. Nirbhay Thakur is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express who primarily covers district courts in Delhi and has reported on the trials of many high-profile cases since 2023. Professional Background Education: Nirbhay is an economics graduate from Delhi University. Beats: His reporting spans the trial courts, and he occasionally interviews ambassadors and has a keen interest in doing data stories. Specializations: He has a specific interest in data stories related to courts. Core Strength: Nirbhay is known for tracking long-running legal sagas and providing meticulous updates on high-profile criminal trials. Recent notable articles In 2025, he has written long form articles and two investigations. Along with breaking many court stories, he has also done various exclusive stories. 1) A long form on Surender Koli, accused in the Nithari serial killings of 2006. He was acquitted after spending 2 decades in jail. was a branded man. Deemed the “cannibal" who allegedly lured children to his employer’s house in Noida, murdered them, and “ate their flesh” – his actions cited were cited as evidence of human depravity at its worst. However, the SC acquitted him finding various lapses in the investigation. The Indian Express spoke to his lawyers and traced the 2 decades journey. 2) For decades, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has been at the forefront of the Government’s national rankings, placed at No. 2 over the past two years alone. It has also been the crucible of campus activism, its protests often spilling into national debates, its student leaders going on to become the faces and voices of political parties of all hues and thoughts. The Indian Express looked at all court cases spanning over two decades and did an investigation. 3) Investigation on the 700 Delhi riots cases. The Indian Express found that in 17 of 93 acquittals (which amounted to 85% of the decided cases) in Delhi riots cases, courts red-flag ‘fabricated’ evidence and pulled up the police. Signature Style Nirbhay’s writing is characterized by its procedural depth. He excels at summarizing 400-page chargesheets and complex court orders into digestible news for the general public. X (Twitter): @Nirbhaya99 ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:New Delhi