February 14, 2025 3:50 PM

Home Ministry seeks President’s nod to prosecute former Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought the President's approval to prosecute former Delhi Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain, who is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged financial irregularities and money laundering, ANI reported. The approval has been sought under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which requires prior government sanction to prosecute judges and public servants for offenses committed during their official duties. ...