Archive · 20 May 2025
Chargesheet Filed in Solar Scam, Jain Named as Accused
Imagine a company wanted to build a solar power project.
A middleman, Nikant Jain, allegedly asked for a cut of the money to get the project approved.
He supposedly claimed he was working for a high-ranking officer.
The company complained.
Police investigated and found evidence, including messages and call records.
Jain is now accused of demanding money and helping others commit crimes.
The government suspended the senior officer.
The case is now in court where a judge will decide what happened.
Nikant Jain is the primary accused in the solar commission scam.
Chargesheet filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Prevention of Corruption Act.
The case stems from an FIR filed in January 2024 based on a complaint.
Vishwajeet Dutta alleged Jain demanded a 5% commission for approvals.
Abhishek Prakash, then-Invest UP CEO, was cited as the person behind the demand and was suspended.
- Who
- Nikant Jain (accused), Abhishek Prakash (suspended IAS officer), Vishwajeet Dutta (complainant).
- What
- Chargesheet filed against Nikant Jain for extortion and bribery related to a solar project.
- When
- January 20th, 2024 - FIR filed. March 20th - Prakash suspended.
- Where
- Lucknow, India.
- Why
- Alleged demand for commission to expedite approvals for a solar project.
- Accused
- Nikant Jain
- Charges
- Extortion, Bribery, Abetment
- Victim
- SAEL Solar P6 Pvt Ltd
- Involved
- Abhishek Prakash (suspended IAS officer)
- FIR Date
- Jan 20th, 2024
- SIT Chargesheet Filed
- Court of Special Judge Satendra Singh