Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain has been granted bail by a local court in connection with a money laundering case, in which he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over two years ago.

The case revolves around allegations of money laundering linked to shell companies and property deals during Jain's tenure as a public servant. The ED has accused him of using these entities to launder funds.

Jain was initially granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in May 2023 on medical grounds, citing his deteriorating health. During this period, Jain, who had served as a key minister in the Delhi government, was undergoing treatment at a hospital. However, in March this year, the Supreme Court denied his request for regular bail, stating that there were substantial grounds to continue the trial.

After the denial of regular bail, Jain returned to Tihar Jail, where he had been lodged prior to his interim release. His case has attracted significant political attention, with AAP alleging that the arrest and trial are part of a targeted campaign by central agencies against its leaders.

Jain's arrest is part of a larger investigation by the ED into allegations of corruption and money laundering involving political figures across various states. Despite the ongoing legal challenges, Jain continues to maintain his innocence, and his party has stood by him, describing the charges as politically motivated.