Manish Sisodia denied bail in money laundering case

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP leader, Manish Sisodia, was denied regular bail by a Delhi court in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise policy scam. The court rejected his bail plea citing concerns that he may tamper with evidence as the probe is still in its early stages.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are investigating the cases against Sisodia. The CBI prosecutor argued that Sisodia, being a key accused, does not meet the criteria for bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The prosecutor also highlighted Sisodia's political influence and stated that granting him bail could hinder the investigation.

Sisodia's bail application has been pending since February, and his judicial custody has been extended in both cases. The ED had accused Sisodia and other defendants of delaying the trial. Sisodia's counsel argued for bail, emphasizing that he no longer holds a position of influence and meets the necessary conditions for bail as per the Supreme Court's guidelines.

Despite the arguments put forth by Sisodia's counsel, the court upheld the decision to deny him bail, considering the seriousness of the allegations and the potential risk of evidence tampering. The case continues to unfold as Sisodia remains in judicial custody awaiting further legal proceedings.