Manish Sisodia, a high-ranking member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was detained in the liquor policy case and has now been transferred to Tihar Jail No 1 following his remand in judicial custody until March 20 by a special court.
This afternoon, Mr. Sisodia appeared in the special court after the end of his CBI custody. Special judge MK Nagpal decided to remand him in judicial custody since the CBI did not request an extension of custody at this time, but they may do so in the future if necessary.
The court has granted permission for the AAP leader to bring along his prescribed medication from his medical examination, as well as a pair of eyeglasses, a diary, a pen, and a copy of the Bhagavad Gita. Additionally, upon the request of Mr. Sisodia’s legal representative, the court has instructed the prison authorities to consider placing him in a meditation cell.
The second-ranking member of the AAP has filed for bail, and his application will be reviewed on Friday. He was detained on February 26 and was held in CBI custody for five days, which was later extended for an additional two days. The CBI sources have previously indicated that they may not request further custody.
In his bail application, Mr. Sisodia, who is 51 years old, has claimed that the CBI officials were repeatedly asking him the same questions, which has resulted in mental distress for him.
Mr. Sisodia’s legal representative has argued that detaining him further would not serve any meaningful purpose since all the relevant items pertaining to the case have already been retrieved. Furthermore, the lawyer has contended that the “inefficiency” of the investigative agency to complete the inquiry cannot justify continued remand.
In response, the CBI has asserted that Mr. Sisodia was uncooperative and evasive when questioned. They have also cited time lost due to his medical examination and the Supreme Court hearing his bail application.
In response, the CBI has asserted that Mr. Sisodia was uncooperative and evasive when questioned. They have also cited time lost due to his medical examination and the Supreme Court hearing his bail application.
After his arrest, the AAP leader had sought relief from the Supreme Court. However, the highest court declined to intervene and directed him to approach the High Court instead. He has since resigned from his post as Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister and relinquished the 18 portfolios he previously held.
Mr. Sisodia is facing accusations of corruption in connection with the scrapped liquor policy, which was the subject of a CBI investigation recommended by Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena.
The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has been accused of bending rules and providing unfair advantages to licensees of liquor vends.
The Delhi government has dismissed the allegations and accused the BJP of exploiting investigating agencies for political purposes. Mr. Kejriwal has maintained that the now-abandoned liquor policy was the “most transparent policy in the country.”
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