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What happened
The Supreme Court said interim bail granted to journalist Mahesh Langa in December in a money laundering case will continue. The Directorate of Enforcement informed the court that the trial had commenced, and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said it was likely to conclude in three months. The court deferred the hearing for three months and told Langa’s side to continue cooperating with the trial.
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Key insights
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Supreme Court linked interim bail to trial cooperation and speed: The bench directed day-to-day proceedings in the special court and ordered both sides not to take adjournments while interim bail remained in force.
Takeaways
Interim bail for Mahesh Langa remains in effect, and the Supreme Court deferred the matter for three months while the trial continues.