Journalist's Bail Plea in Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Seeks ED's Response

The Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate to respond within three days to journalist Mahesh Langa's bail plea in a money laundering case tied to financial fraud. The case, including allegations of extortion, involves multiple FIRs. The court will further hear the case on December 15.

The Supreme Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit its response within three days regarding a bail plea by journalist Mahesh Langa, who is implicated in a money laundering case related to an alleged financial scam. The directive was issued during a hearing on Monday.

A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also advised senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Langa, to prepare a rejoinder if required, following the ED's reply. The court has scheduled the next hearing for December 15.

Langa's legal entanglements involve six cases, with accusations including extortion, criminal misappropriation, and cheating. Despite obtaining anticipatory bail in previous FIRs, the Gujarat High Court denied his release, citing potential prejudice to the prosecution's arguments.

(With inputs from agencies.)