CBI Gives Satyendra Jain Clean Chit in Corruption Case; Court Accepts Closure Report

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The court has accepted the CBI's closure report in the case against Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain, citing lack of evidence. The FIR was registered in 2019 and investigated by the CBI over a period of four years.

The CBI's investigation found no evidence of corruption, personal gain, or conspiracy. The agency's probe included scrutiny of hundreds of documents related to the appointment of professionals from top institutes like IIT, IIM and SPA for projects in Delhi.

Background

The case pertains to the appointment of professionals for projects in Delhi, including Mohalla Clinics, Smart Schools and road design initiatives. The CBI's closure report has been accepted by the court, bringing the investigation to a close.

The court's decision to accept the CBI's closure report marks the culmination of the investigation. The case has been a subject of political debate, with various parties commenting on its implications.