New delhi, Feb. 15 -- The Union home ministry has sought President Droupadi Murmu's approval to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials familiar with the matter said on Friday. The sanction has been requested under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a provision related to the prosecution of judges and public servants.
"Based on ED's material and adequate proof, MHA has sought sanction against Jain," an official said, requesting anonymity. The ED has been seeking prosecution sanctions in all cases to prevent delays in trial due to lack of approval.
Jain was arrested by the ED in May 2022 ...