NEW DELHI: Today (16th Dec): The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has issued a criminal defamation notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj following AAP leader Satyendar Jain’s allegations of defamatory remarks made during a TV interview on October 5, 2023. Jain accuses Swaraj of damaging his reputation through false claims regarding seized assets, prompting legal proceedings scheduled for December 20.
A New Delhi court has instructed the CBI to provide a detailed status report on the investigation into AAP leader Satyendar Jain, amid concerns about procedural lapses and documentation inconsistencies. Judge Jitendra Singh criticized the lack of updated case diaries, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining accurate records. Jain faces allegations of accumulating disproportionate assets during his tenure as a public official. The court aims to ensure transparency and expedite legal proceedings.
An accused in a money laundering case cannot be incarcerated forever by using the stringent conditions for bail under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as a shackle against him, the Delhi High Court stressed Yesterday (Oct 29). Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri made the comment in relation to money laundering cases involving protracted trial.
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Ankush and Vaibhav Jain were arrested in 2022 for allegedly assisting in laundering money linked to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain. Recently, the Delhi High Court granted them bail. The Enforcement Directorate accused them of disguising Jain’s assets as their own during the investigation into his alleged financial misconduct.
Former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain filed a bail application in a money laundering case, prompting Special CBI Judge Rakesh Syal to issue a notice to the Enforcement Directorate. The bail hearing is set for September 25, with the main case on October 5. Jain was arrested in May 2022 and denies wrongdoing.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan appeared in court on Monday in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate sought a 10-day custody, citing the need to confront him with other accused individuals and evidence. Khan’s defense contested the arrest’s legality, and ongoing arguments are underway. The case is based on alleged irregularities in the Wakf Board and claims of disproportionate assets.
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Today, On 25th July, The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, challenging a trial court’s summons in a money laundering case. Despite ED’s opposition, the High Court proceeded to issue a formal notice. Jain remains incarcerated in connection with the case.
Singhvi is emerging as a go-to lawyer for opposition leaders facing legal challenges. He secured interim relief for Kejriwal in a money laundering case and has successfully represented other high-profile politicians, highlighting inconsistencies and lack of evidence. His growing reputation makes him a key figure for opposition parties in legal battles against investigative agencies.
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Today, On 9th July, Satyendar Jain’s final bail plea denied by a Delhi court in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Jain in May 2022 following a CBI FIR from 2017. The former Delhi Cabinet minister’s requests for interim bail rejected, and there are allegations of bribery related to the installation of CCTVs in the city.
