A Delhi court granted bail to AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a corruption case involving the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on September 3. Jain, who had been in judicial custody since August 19, was ordered to furnish a personal bond of ₹2 lakh and two sureties of the same amount, according to livemint.com.
The bail hearing took place on Thursday, during which the court reviewed the charges against Jain related to alleged corruption in the DJB. After considering the submissions, the court allowed Jain's release on bail with the condition that he provide the specified bond and sureties. Jain's legal team had argued for his release citing procedural grounds and the nature of the allegations.
This case is part of a broader crackdown on alleged corruption within public bodies in Delhi. The Delhi Jal Board, responsible for water supply and sewage management, has faced scrutiny over financial irregularities. The bail decision follows a period of judicial custody for Jain, reflecting the judiciary's role in balancing investigation needs with individual rights. Similar cases involving political figures have drawn significant public and media attention in recent years.
Jain's release on bail comes after 15 days in custody, with the court's order requiring him to submit the ₹2 lakh bond and two sureties before his release. The next legal proceedings will focus on the trial and further investigation into the alleged corruption at the Delhi Jal Board, as reported by livemint.com.