Manish Sisodia’s bail application was heard at Rouse Avenue Court regarding the Delhi Excise Policy case, involving investigations by the ED and CBI.
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NEW DELHI: Today(on 2nd April), In the Rouse Avenue Court, the bail application of former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia. Sisodia is involved in matters with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the Delhi Excise Policy. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested by the ED in connection to the same case.
Presiding over the session, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja attentively listened to the arguments presented by senior advocate Mohit Mathur on behalf of Manish Sisodia. With the CBI’s public prosecutor absent from the proceedings.
Senior advocate Mohit Mathur made compelling arguments regarding the alleged proceeds of crime linked to the Delhi Excise Policy.
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He articulated-
“The 5 per cent and 12 per cent difference and the excess amount of 7 per cent earned by the wholesalers are proceeds of crime, according to the agency.”
However, Mathur strongly contended the agency’s allegations, emphasizing the lack of evidence pointing to any financial loss to the exchequer.
“I maintain my position that there has been no evidence presented to demonstrate any loss to the government’s treasury. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that higher revenue has been generated. I have also been granted bail by the authorities. The Supreme Court has upheld my rights to seek justice through legal channels.”
-Mathur stated.
Further addressing the court, Mathur lamented the prolonged delay in the trial, which he argued was not attributable to Sisodia.
“The Supreme Court issued its order six months ago. By now, the investigating agency should have concluded its investigation.”
– he remarked.
Mathur also compared his situation to that of another accused, Benoy Babu, who was released on bail after spending 13 months in detention, highlighting the prolonged delay he experienced.
Mathur confidently asserted that Sisodia satisfied the ‘triple test’ for bail, pointing out-
“I’m not influential anymore, (Not the deputy CM.)” He further elaborated on the Supreme Court’s expectations for the trial’s timeline, “
“As per the Supreme Court, the trial should be completed in 6-8 months. Six months have passed. We are already delayed as the arguments on charge have not started yet,” thereby underlining the inefficiencies marking the trial’s progress.
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“As far as the triple test is concerned, I fulfilled that. I am not a minister anymore. All the tests for bail are satisfied,”
– Mathur concluded, emphasizing Sisodia’s eligibility for bail.
The next hearing on April 6.
