The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file its response within three days on a bail plea moved by journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case arising out of an alleged financial fraud.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also asked senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Langa, to file a rejoinder, if required, within two days after the ED places its reply on record. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on December 15.

During the short hearing, Sibal submitted that Langa has been saddled with as many as six cases. The counsel representing the ED countered, stating, “The journalist is accused of extortion,” while seeking a brief adjournment citing the unavailability of Solicitor General Tushar

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