Tuesday in New Delhi, the Delhi High Court will deny AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s parole application in the Delhi excise policy for 2021-22 case. The court of appeals stated that the allegations against the former deputy chief minister of Delhi are extremely severe, so bail cannot be granted.
The Delhi High Court denied parole to the AAP leader in the Delhi excise policy-related CBI case.
Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma stated, “Allegations against Sisodia are extremely serious, and the possibility of witnesses being influenced cannot be ruled out.”
Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma denied parole to Manish Sisodia, citing the severity of the allegations against the AAP leader. The apprehension of Sisodia occurred on February 26, 2023.
While announcing its decision on Sisodia’s parole application, the Delhi High Court noted that the AAP leader is a powerful individual, and it cannot be ruled out that witnesses could be influenced if he is granted bail.
The CBI detained Sisodia on suspicion of corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-abandoned Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. Multiple times prior to his detention, Sisodia was questioned by the central investigation agency.
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A trial court determined that Sisodia was “obviously the mastermind” behind the “scam.”
Manish Sisodia contested the order of a trial court, which stated that he had played the “most important and vital role” in the criminal conspiracy involving the alleged payment of Rs 90-100 crore in advance kickbacks intended for him and his colleagues in the Delhi government.
The AAP leader is also detained in a case involving money laundering.