New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday formally framed charges against businessman Sushil Ansal in a case linked with the Passport Act. The court has directed that the prosecution evidence be recorded in the case.

Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Mridul Gupta framed charges against Ansal and listed the matter for the recording of evidence on April 25. The court has issued a summons to two prosecution witnesses. Meanwhile, Sushil Ansal appeared through video conferencing and denied the allegations.

The case pertains to sections 420, 177, and 181 of IPC and section 12 of the Passport Act. It is alleged that Ansal concealed the facts of his conviction and pendency of cases against him at the time of renewal of his pas...