Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, has approached the court seeking regular bail in the Delhi Excise Policy money laundering case. Additionally, he has requested custody parole for two days every week to meet his ailing wife. Special Judge MK Nagpal at Rouse Avenue Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the application, scheduled for February 2, 2024.
Dual nature of application
The court acknowledged that Manish Sisodia's application encompasses two aspects: a plea for regular bail, marked as his second bail application, and a request for custody parole to meet his wife for two days weekly. Similar applications have been filed in cases involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Legal representation
Advocates Mohd. Irshad and Rajat Jain appeared on behalf of Manish Sisodia during the court proceedings. Manish Sisodia faces charges and was arrested in connection with the Delhi Excise policy cases pursued by both the ED and the CBI.
Previous legal proceedings
The former Deputy Chief Minister is currently in custody due to his alleged involvement in the Delhi liquor scam. The Supreme Court dismissed Manish Sisodia's bail petition on October 30. Previous bail applications were rejected by both the High Court and the trial court on May 30 of the preceding year. He was granted custody parole on November 10, 2023, to visit his ailing wife during Diwali.
ED allegations
Manish Sisodia, arrested by the CBI on February 26 and subsequently by the ED on March 9, faces accusations of generating proceeds of crime amounting to approximately Rs 622 crore through his alleged activities.
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