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Crime
ED asks Telangana High Court to order day-to-day trial in Jagan money-laundering case
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Enforcement Directorate has petitioned the Telangana High Court to grant a day‑to‑day trial schedule in the money‑laundering case involving Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed an application before the Telangana High Court seeking permission for a day‑to‑day trial in the money‑laundering investigation linked to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. The agency argues that a continuous, day‑by‑day schedule will prevent undue delays and ensure that the proceedings move swiftly.
According to court records, the ED's petition outlines the scope of the alleged financial irregularities, which it says involve the transfer of large sums through a network of companies and shell entities. The request does not alter the charges already framed against the accused but aims to expedite the trial process.
The Telangana High Court has not yet ruled on the application. Legal experts note that granting a day‑to‑day trial is uncommon and typically reserved for cases where the investigating agency fears protracted litigation could hamper evidence preservation or witness availability.
If approved, the trial would proceed with daily hearings, potentially compressing a process that could otherwise extend over several months or years. The decision will be closely watched by political observers, given the high‑profile nature of the accused.
The ED reiterated its commitment to pursuing the case within the framework of the law, emphasizing that the request is procedural and not a comment on the merits of the allegations.
According to court records, the ED's petition outlines the scope of the alleged financial irregularities, which it says involve the transfer of large sums through a network of companies and shell entities. The request does not alter the charges already framed against the accused but aims to expedite the trial process.
The Telangana High Court has not yet ruled on the application. Legal experts note that granting a day‑to‑day trial is uncommon and typically reserved for cases where the investigating agency fears protracted litigation could hamper evidence preservation or witness availability.
If approved, the trial would proceed with daily hearings, potentially compressing a process that could otherwise extend over several months or years. The decision will be closely watched by political observers, given the high‑profile nature of the accused.
The ED reiterated its commitment to pursuing the case within the framework of the law, emphasizing that the request is procedural and not a comment on the merits of the allegations.