Supreme Court Advocates for Childcare and Feeding Rooms in Public Spaces

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Supreme Court Advocates for Childcare and Feeding Rooms in Public Spaces The Supreme Court of India has suggested that the Union Government develop a comprehensive policy addressing the construction of feeding rooms and childcare facilities  in public places. This move aims to ensure that nursing mothers and their children can access basic amenities in a dignified and private manner, reinforcing their fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution. SC Encourages Policy Formulation A bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna  and Justice N Kotiswar Singh  highlighted the absence of a structured framework to address this pressing issue. The court advised the Centre to propose a policy that could then be implemented across the states, scheduling the next hearing for December 10, 2024.   The apex court emphasized that before issuing formal directions, it was crucial to understand the Centre’s perspective on implementing the petitioner’s demand for childcare and feedi...
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ED Arrests Sanjay Badaya in Connection with Jal Jeevan Mission Scam in Rajasthan

ED Arrests Sanjay Badaya in Connection with 

Jal Jeevan Mission Scam in Rajasthan



The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Sanjay Badaya on July 16 in connection with the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam in Rajasthan. Badaya, accused of playing a middleman in the scam, was taken into custody on Tuesday evening and later questioned at the ED's office in Jaipur.


Ongoing Investigation and Previous Arrests


Badaya's arrest marks the latest development in the ED's ongoing investigation into the JJM scam. So far, the ED has arrested three individuals in connection with the case. On June 19, Mahesh Mittal, a contractor, was apprehended as the third accused in the money laundering probe linked to the implementation of the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission scheme in Rajasthan. The ED's Jaipur Zonal office arrested Mittal under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.


Details of the Scam


According to the ED, Mahesh Mittal and others were involved in bribing public servants to secure illegal protection, obtain tenders, get bills sanctioned, and cover up irregularities in works executed under various tenders received from the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED). Mittal was also implicated in purchasing stolen goods from Haryana for use in these tenders and contracts. He was presented before the Special Trial Court (PMLA) on June 19, and the court granted five-day ED custody until June 24.


Foundation of the Investigation


The investigation was initiated based on an FIR registered by the Anti-Corruption Branch, Jaipur, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The FIR stated that Mittal secured tenders for JJM works using purported fake and fabricated work completion certificates issued by IRCON by bribing senior PHED officials.


Financial Trail and Seizures


The ED investigation revealed that Mittal was a main accused and had received proceeds of crime in his firm. These proceeds were laundered through various bank accounts held in his name and entities in the name of his family members, which were further siphoned off by investment in immovable and movable properties. The ED has conducted several searches in this case, leading to a seizure of Rs 11.03 crore to date.


Previous Arrests


Earlier, the ED arrested Peeyush Jain on February 29 and Padamchand Jain on June 13 in connection with the same matter.


Conclusion


The ED's arrests and ongoing investigation underscore the seriousness of the Jal Jeevan Mission scam in Rajasthan, highlighting the efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability in the implementation of public welfare schemes.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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