Manish Sisodia Bail Live Updates: Manish Sisodia Released From Tihar Jail After 17 Months

Delhi News Live Updates: The Supreme Court has granted bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning the now-defunct excise policy scam.

With this decision, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader is expected to be released from jail soon.

During the hearing, the apex court highlighted that the ‘triple test’ under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) would not apply to Sisodia due to his prolonged detention of 17 months and the ongoing delay in the trial.

The bench pointedly remarked on the cautious approach of trial courts and high courts in granting bail, underscoring the need for a more balanced judicial process. Stay tuned for live updates as this story develops.

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WATCH: Manish Sisodia Released from Tihar Jail After 17 Months

‘Sisodia Deprived of Speedy Trial Rights After 17 Months in Custody’: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, in its decision to grant bail to Manish Sisodia, highlighted that the former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister had been held in custody for 17 months without the commencement of his trial. The court noted that this extended detention had deprived Sisodia of his right to a speedy trial.

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Excise Policy Case: Key Points from the Supreme Court’s Ruling

In the excise policy case, the Supreme Court observed that the ‘triple test’ under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) would not be applied to Manish Sisodia, given his extended detention of 17 months and the delay in his trial.

The bench commented, “It appears that the trial courts and high courts tend to err on the side of caution when granting bail.

Manish Sisodia Granted Bail: Sweets Distributed at Sanjay Singh’s Residence

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the excise policy irregularities case, sweets are being distributed at the residence of fellow AAP leader Sanjay Singh. The celebration marks a significant moment for the party as Sisodia is set to be released from custody.

Excise Policy Case: Rouse Avenue Court Extends Judicial Custody of Sisodia and K Kavitha Until August 21

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and BRS leader K Kavitha until August 21 in connection with the corruption case related to the excise policy “scam.”

Reason for Arrest: Manish Sisodia was initially arrested by the CBI on February 26 last year under the Prevention of Corruption Act, followed by his arrest by the ED on March 9 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. After the Delhi High Court rejected his bail application in May, Sisodia appealed to the Supreme Court.

On October 10, the top court dismissed his application but allowed him to file a new bail request if the trial was further delayed.

On June 4, a vacation bench of the Supreme Court denied Sisodia’s bail pleas, citing the government’s assurance that the chargesheet would be filed within a month. Sisodia is now seeking bail due to the ongoing delays in the trial.

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