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High Court to Deliver Interim Order Today in Illegal Betting Case Involving MLA Veerendra Pappi's Friend & Lawyer Anil Gowda

By Gireesh Vasishta
High Court to Deliver Interim Order Today in Illegal Betting Case Involving MLA Veerendra Pappi's Friend & Lawyer Anil Gowda

The ED has contested Anil Gowda's claim of being just a lawyer. According to the agency, Gowda is not merely Veerendra’s legal representative but is also a business associate in betting-related ventures, including Diamond Softech, AVSVA Enterprises, and ABH Infrastructure.

The Karnataka High Court is set to pronounce its order today (September 16, 2025) on an interim plea filed by Anil Gouda, a friend and lawyer of Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra (Pappy). The plea seeks to restrain the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from enforcing summons and taking coercive actions (such as arrest) in connection with allegations of illegal online and offline betting and related money laundering.

Case Summary:

Key Individuals: Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra (Pappy) is under ED investigation for allegedly laundering money obtained through illegal online and offline betting, including cricket betting and gambling. Anil Gouda, his friend and lawyer, has also been issued summons in this case.

Plea Details: Anil Gouda has filed an interim plea requesting the court to prevent the ED from enforcing summons and taking coercive actions. Gouda argues that the ED’s actions violate his professional rights (advocate-client privilege) and are politically motivated.

ED’s Claims: The ED alleges that Anil Gouda is not merely Veerendra’s lawyer but a business associate in betting-related entities (Diamond Softech, AVSVA Enterprises, ABH Infrastructure). The agency claims Gouda transferred €31,000 (approximately ₹28 lakh) to foreign betting companies as part of the illegal transactions.Twist in the Suicide Attempt Case of Three Young Women: A Love Story Unveils Hidden Truths!

Previous Developments: Arrest: Veerendra was arrested by the ED on August 24, 2025, in Sikkim. The ED alleges that Veerendra, his family, and associates laundered ₹2,000 crore from online betting through mule accounts, using the funds for foreign travel, luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover), and jewelry worth ₹24 crore.

Searches and Seizures: The ED conducted raids at over 30 locations, seizing assets worth ₹100 crore, including gold, luxury vehicles, and cryptocurrency.Monte Carlo Mens Solid Lace Up Genuine Leather Casual Shoes (201803FW)

High Court’s Prior Action: On September 1, 2025, Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum granted interim protection to Gouda, directing the ED to refrain from coercive actions until the order is pronounced. The court reserved its order at that time.