Bail Plea Hearing for Manish Sisodia in Delhi Liquor Policy Scam: CBI and ED Present Allegations
The article covers the recent developments in the bail application hearing for former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case. Both the CBI and ED presented their arguments, alleging Sisodia’s involvement in the scam.
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's bail plea hearing in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case unfolds with allegations from CBI and ED in Rouse Avenue Court. The court defers the next hearing to April 20 amidst arguments opposing the bail. ED asserts that the crime's gravity outweighs any procedural delays, citing Supreme Court precedent on interim bail. They highlight the lack of justification for increasing profit margins and point to a meeting at Oberoi Hotel as evidence of malpractice.
ED contends that Sisodia's involvement in destroying evidence and the sudden change of his phone after LG's complaint further incriminate him. Similarly, CBI accuses Sisodia of being the mastermind behind the policy, alleging receipt of Rs 100 crore from the South Group. They stress his pivotal role in devising the policy to favor the group, dismissing claims of inequality in bail decisions. The court concludes the hearing, setting the next date for April 20, while Sisodia remains in Tihar Jail.