Archive · 5 Jun 2025
ED Opposes Bail for Ex-Minister Mahesh Joshi in JJM Scam
Imagine a big project to bring clean water to everyone, called the JJM.
Some people think the money for this project was stolen.
A former minister named Mahesh Joshi is accused of being involved.
The ED, a government agency, is investigating.
They say they have proof that money from the project ended up in a company owned by his son.
Joshi says he is innocent and that it is all because of his political enemies.
The ED wants to keep him in jail.
The court is listening to both sides to decide if Joshi should be released on bail.
Former minister Mahesh Joshi opposes bail in the JJM scam.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims to have substantial evidence against Joshi.
ED alleges proceeds from the scam went to a company owned by Joshi's son.
Joshi's counsel argues his client is falsely implicated due to political reasons.
The court is set to hear the matter on Thursday.
- Who
- Mahesh Joshi, former PHED minister and the ED.
- What
- The ED opposes bail for Mahesh Joshi in the JJM scam, alleging his involvement.
- When
- The hearing was on Tuesday, with the next hearing scheduled for Thursday.
- Where
- Jaipur court.
- Why
- The ED opposes the bail plea, citing evidence related to the JJM scam.
Mahesh Joshi's Defense
ED's Stance
Reason for Implication
Mahesh Joshi's Defense
Mahesh Joshi argues that he's being falsely implicated due to political rivalry.
ED's Stance
The ED claims it has substantial evidence linking Joshi to the JJM scam.
FIR Involvement
Mahesh Joshi's Defense
Joshi's counsel stated that he was not named in the initial FIR.
ED's Stance
The ED points out Joshi was named in a later FIR which forms the basis of their investigation.
- Accused
- Mahesh Joshi, former PHED minister
- Case
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam
- ED's Allegation
- Proceeds of crime funneled to Joshi's son's company
- Court
- Special court for PMLA cases
- Hearing Date
- Thursday (upcoming)
- FIRs Mentioned
- Multiple FIRs by various agencies, including ACB, CBI, and Jaipur police