New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday granted bail to advocate Harendra Bansal, who is one of the accused in a jail extortion racket case, considering the period of custody of around 73 days, parity with other accused persons who have been enlarged on bail, and that his custodial remand was not sought by the Investigation Officer.

This case pertains to an FIR by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in connection with the alleged extortion racket being operated from the jails of the national capital. He was arrested on July 16.

Special Judge (ACB) Vidya Prakash granted bail to Harendra Bansal subject to conditions including furnishing a bail bond of Rs 50,000 and one surety in the like amount.

"In view of the overall facts...