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Court To Rule On Satyendra Jain’s Bail Plea On October 18

The Rouse Avenue Court will deliver its verdict on October 18 regarding the regular bail plea of former Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain. Jain is currently detained in Tihar Jail in connection with a money laundering case.

Arguments Presented in Court

During the last hearing, Special Judge Rakesh Syal reserved the decision after hearing arguments from both sides. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed Jain’s bail plea, seeking its dismissal. Senior advocate Hariharan, representing Jain, argued that the ED’s investigation remains incomplete. He contended that the trial court improperly took cognizance of the charge sheet based on incomplete material.

Harian pointed out that the ED registered the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in 2017, but only filed a prosecution complaint in 2022. He highlighted discrepancies in the amounts cited by the CBI and the ED regarding the proceeds of crime, stating that the ED’s investigation should focus solely on what the CBI identifies as proceeds.

Background on Jain’s Legal Troubles

Satyendra Jain was arrested by the ED in May 2022. He received interim bail on health grounds for ten months but was ordered to surrender following a Supreme Court ruling. After surrendering on March 18, 2023, the ED charged Jain, his wife, and several companies in connection with the case. The CBI has also opened an investigation into Jain for alleged disproportionate assets acquired between 2015 and 2017.

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