ED seeks faster hearings in Jagan Mohan Reddy money laundering cases

The Enforcement Directorate has asked Telangana’s High Court to order daily hearings in money laundering cases against Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and other accused persons. The agency disclosed its request on October 10.

The petition was filed on September 23 and also seeks the personal appearance of all accused. The Hindu, Times of India and PTI reported the request, citing the agency’s statement.

According to the ED, nine prosecution complaints were filed before the Special Court for CBI cases in Hyderabad between 2016 and 2021. The agency says unresolved discharge petitions have kept the proceedings at a preliminary stage.

The investigation concerns alleged government favours granted to businesses in return for investments in companies associated with Reddy and his family. The ED invoked the constitutional right to a speedy trial. Its petition is a request for judicial directions, rather than a finding of guilt, and does not itself establish that daily hearings have been ordered.