Manish Sisodia gets bail: The Supreme Court criticised this delay as a violation of Sisodia's right to a speedy trial. The court imposed conditions for bail, including surrendering his passport, reporting to the police station, and avoiding contact with witnesses.
Sisodia, who also served as excise minister in the Delhi government, was arrested by the CBI on February 26 last year in connection with the case. Later, he resigned from the office of Deputy Chief Minister.
A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard Manish Sisodia's pleas. The AAP leader had earlier moved the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court's May 21 order dismissing his bail pleas.
The Supreme Court on June 4 had refused to entertain Sisodia's bail pleas in the two cases. It had said Sisodia could revive his petitions for bail after the ED and the CBI file the final prosecution complaint and the charge sheet, respectively, in these cases.
The two were produced before the court through video conferencing from Tihar Jail today.
Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, for his alleged role in the liquor policy case. The ED arrested him in the money laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9, 2023.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court extended the judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in connection with liquor policy case filed by CBI.
Delhi liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal withdrew his plea filed before the Supreme Court challenging the interim stay ordered by the Delhi High Court on his release on bail in the money laundering case linked to the same case.
During the Supreme Court hearing on Manish Sisodia's bail, the Enforcement Directorate revealed a money trail amounting to 338 crore rupees allegedly reaching the Aam Aadmi Party during the excise policy. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a party protector, is slated for questioning.
Delhi excise policy scam case: Delhi HC denied bail to Sisodia on May 21 saying that he failed to pass the triple test for grant of bail in corruption case and the twin conditions required under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodiya has moved to Supreme Court as his bail plea was denied by the High Court in the cases lodged by the CBI and ED in connection with now-scrapped Excise Policy
The CBI and ED opposed the bail plea, citing concerns about potential tampering with evidence and influencing witnesses. They presented detailed arguments outlining Kavitha's alleged role in the excise policy case, stressing the need for her continued custody to ensure a fair investigation.
Muqabla: Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has not got relief in the money laundering case related to Delhi liquor scam. Rouse Avenue Court has extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia till May 31. Manish Sisodia appeared in the court from jail through video conferencing.
Manish Sisodia had sought bail in cases filed by both the CBI and ED. The verdict was delivered by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The High Court had reserved its decision on Sisodia’s bail plea for May 14.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia appeared in court from jail through video conferencing.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, will lead a march to the BJP headquarters on Sunday (May 19).
Delhi excise policy scam case: Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, for his alleged role in the scam. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Sisodia in a money-laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9, 2023.
Despite only 17 arrests made thus far, the court has been inundated with over 250 bail petitions, highlighting the complexity and scope of the case. The Enforcement Directorate emphasised the burden on the investigation officer, who is required to attend court proceedings nearly every day.
Delhi excise policy scam case: ED, CBI had alleged that irregularities were committed while modifying excise policy, undue favours were extended to licence holders, licence fee was waived or reduced and L-1 licence was extended without competent authority's approval.
Delhi excise policy scam case: Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, for his alleged role in the scam. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Sisodia in a money-laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9, 2023.
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