A local court has granted bail to former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case. Jain, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) more than two years ago, had been incarcerated for 18 months. The Supreme Court had previously granted him interim bail in May 2023 on medical grounds.
Special judge Vishal Gogne, while granting bail, cited the prolonged delay in trial and Jain’s lengthy imprisonment. “Considering the delay in trial and long incarceration of 18 months, and the fact that the trial will take a long time to start, let alone conclude, the accused is favourably suited for the relief,” the judge said, as reported by PTI.
Satyendar Jain’s bail follows similar cases involving other senior AAP leaders. Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail last month, and ex-deputy CM Manish Sisodia was granted bail in August, both in money laundering cases linked to a new liquor policy. The AAP has accused the Centre of using investigative agencies for political motives, allegations that the government has consistently denied.
The ED’s case against Jain stems from a 2017 FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation, alleging money laundering through companies connected to him.
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