AAP leader Manish Sisodia arrived at his residence in the national capital on Saturday to meet his ailing wife. This comes after the Delhi High Court granted him permission to meet her for a period of seven hours.
Conditions Imposed
During his visit, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, the judge handling the case, emphasized that Sisodia should refrain from engaging with the media or meeting anyone other than his family. Additionally, he is not allowed to have access to a phone or the internet.
Status Report and Bail Pleas
The court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide a status report on Sisodia’s interim bail plea by the following evening. The court also reserved its verdict on Sisodia’s plea for interim bail, which was filed citing his wife’s medical condition. The regular bail plea filed by Sisodia in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam was also held in reserve.
Opposition by ED
The ED opposed the plea for interim bail, with Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju, who appeared for the ED, suggesting that Sisodia be allowed to visit his wife under police escort. The ASG pointed out that Sisodia had previously held numerous ministerial portfolios and did not make time to visit his wife. The ASG also highlighted that Sisodia recently withdrew an interim bail plea, only to present a similar one shortly afterward without any significant changes in his wife’s condition.
Previous Court Decisions
In the past, Sisodia was denied bail by a special court on April 28 in the ED case. The verdict on the appeal against that decision was reserved today. Furthermore, on May 30, the Delhi High Court denied Sisodia bail in the case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) related to the same scam. Justice Sharma stated that Sisodia, being a powerful figure, had the potential to influence witnesses if released on bail.
Arrests and Charges
Sisodia was initially arrested by the CBI on February 26 in connection with the liquor policy case. Subsequently, he was arrested by the ED on March 9.
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