A Delhi court sent former minister Satyendar Jain and four other accused individuals to 14-day judicial custody on Wednesday [1], [2].
The ruling marks a significant escalation in the investigation into the Delhi Jal Board, targeting high-ranking officials and consultants involved in public infrastructure projects.
The Rouse Avenue Court issued the remand order in connection with an alleged corruption and tender scam [1], [4]. The case centers on the tendering of sewage-treatment-plant projects managed by the Delhi Jal Board [5], [6].
Among those sent to judicial custody alongside Jain are former Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai and consultant Ankit Srivastava [1], [3]. In total, four co-accused individuals were remanded to custody with the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader [3].
There are conflicting reports regarding the initial police custody of consultant Ankit Srivastava. One report said he was remanded to one-day police custody [1], while another said he was sent to two-day police custody [4].
The Anti-Corruption Branch sought the 14-day judicial custody to further the investigation into the tendering process [5]. The court's decision allows investigators to secure the accused while they examine the financial and administrative records of the sewage-treatment-plant projects [6].
“Former minister Satyendar Jain and four other accused individuals were sent to 14-day judicial custody.”
This judicial action highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of the Aam Aadmi Party's administration in Delhi. By targeting both the political leadership and the technical execution—represented by the CEO and a consultant—investigators are attempting to map the full chain of command in the alleged tender scam. The focus on sewage-treatment-plant projects suggests a probe into how large-scale infrastructure contracts were awarded and whether public funds were diverted.
