On August 6, the Supreme Court reserved its order regarding the bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia. The pleas are related to corruption and money laundering charges connected to the Delhi excise policy scam.
Case Background:
- Date of Arrest:
- CBI Arrest: February 26, 2023
- ED Arrest: March 9, 2023
- Resignation: Sisodia resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28, 2023.
- Charges: Alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 and money laundering.
Legal Proceedings:
- Current Status: Sisodia, who has been in custody for 17 months, has argued for bail on the grounds that the trial has yet to commence.
- Opposition: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have opposed his bail applications.
- ED’s Claim: The Enforcement Directorate has presented documents alleging Sisodia’s significant involvement in the scam.
The Supreme Court will now deliberate on the case before issuing its order.