Supreme Court Denies Bail to Manish Sisodia in Excise Scam Case

Manish Sisodia’s case highlights money laundering challenges and high-profile status.

The Supreme Court has declined the bail pleas of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a case related to an alleged excise policy scam. Sisodia has been in custody since his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26, in connection with this ‘scam.’ The court has now directed that the trial procedure should be completed within six to eight months. Additionally, it mentioned that if the trial progresses slowly, Sisodia can reapply for bail at a later stage. The court also noted that approximately ₹338 crore has been tentatively associated with the case.

The court pointed out, “In the analysis, there are certain aspects that are doubtful regarding the transfer of ₹338 crore, and its transfer is tentatively established.”

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Proving Money Laundering

Previously, the Supreme Court had conveyed to the Enforcement Directorate that if the alleged bribe paid for modifying the now-defunct Delhi excise policy is not part of the primary offence, it might be challenging to prove the money-laundering case against Sisodia. The court emphasized the need for the case to be based on concrete evidence rather than assumptions.

After the CBI arrested Sisodia, the Enforcement Directorate took him into custody as part of a money-laundering case stemming from the FIR filed by the CBI. The charges against Sisodia in connection with alleged irregularities in the city government’s excise policy were deemed “very serious in nature” by the high court, which had previously denied him bail.

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Manish Sisodia’s High-Profile Challenge

The Supreme Court’s earlier refusal for bail was based on the recognition that Sisodia, having held the positions of deputy chief minister and excise minister, is a ‘high-profile’ individual who could potentially influence witnesses. This case continues to unfold, with the hope that justice will be served through a fair and thorough legal process.

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