High Court asks ED to respond to Jain’s plea in money laundering case

New Delhi, July 25

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to AAP leader Satyendar Jain’s plea challenging the trial court’s order that summoned him in a money laundering case.

Despite the ED’s opposition, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna issued the notice, highlighting that Jain’s appeal came only after arguments against his default bail.

Advocate Vivek Gurnani, ED’s counsel, pointed out the delay, while senior advocate N Hariharan, representing Jain, assured a response to the arguments.

Justice Krishna asked the ED to file a status report within 15 days. The court listed the matter for further hearing on August 22.

Jain has sought setting aside of a trial court’s July 29, 2022, order taking cognisance of the ED chargesheet in the money laundering case.

In May, the High Court had issued a notice to the ED, regarding Jain’s plea for default bail challenging the Rouse Avenue Court’s order denying him relief.

Jain is currently in jail over allegations of acquiring disproportionate assets and money laundering allegations through shell companies, amounting to Rs. 4.81 crore via Hawala route.