SC Extends Satyendar Jain’s Bail By 5 Weeks In Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court on Monday Extended interim bail of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in connection with a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate.

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and Bela M Trivedi was informed by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Jain, that he had undergone a spine surgery on July 21 and needs time to recover.

The bench, comprising Justices AS Bopanna and Bela M Trivedi, was apprised by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Mr. Jain, about his recent spine surgery on July 21, which necessitates additional time for recovery.

Notably, the Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the ED, did not oppose the extension of interim bail. He indicated that the probe agency seeks an independent evaluation of Mr. Jain by AIIMs or any other reputable hospital, which is scheduled to be heard on the next date.

The bench posted the matter for hearing after 5 weeks.

Previously on July 10, the apex court extended the interim bail of Mr. Jain until July 24 based on medical grounds.

Earlier, on May 26, the Supreme Court granted Mr. Jain interim bail for 6 weeks on medical grounds, affirming an individual’s right to receive treatment of their choice in a private hospital at their own expense.

ED arrested Mr. Jain on May 30 of the preceding year on charges of money laundering through four companies allegedly associated with him.

This action followed a CBI FIR registered against him in 2017 under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Subsequently, Mr. Jain granted regular bail by the trial court on September 6, 2019, in connection with the case registered by the CBI.