A Delhi court denied bail to AAP MLA Naresh Balyan under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Special Judge Kaveri Baweja dismissed the application, noting Balyan’s alleged role as a facilitator in an organised crime syndicate led by Kapil Sangwan. The prosecution warned of potential witness tampering and highlighted 16 FIRs against syndicate members.
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday (Jan 15th) denied bail to AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in a case registered under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The ruling was delivered by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who stated simply, “Application dismissed.”
The court reserved its decision on January 9 after hearing detailed arguments from both the accused and the prosecution. Mr. Balyan had been arrested on December 4, 2024, in connection with the case, though he had earlier been granted bail in a separate extortion case.
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The Delhi Police strongly opposed Mr. Balyan’s bail plea, arguing that he was a “facilitator” in an organised crime syndicate allegedly led by Kapil Sangwan.
“They (witnesses) have confessed that accused Naresh Balyan is a facilitator/conspirator in the organised crime syndicate of Kapil Sangwan,”
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said Special Public Prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh. The prosecution further alleged that Mr. Balyan had provided financial support to a syndicate member to help evade arrest.
Police also contended that granting bail could lead to witness tampering, destruction of evidence, and obstruction of the ongoing investigation.
The prosecution highlighted the seriousness of the case, referencing 16 FIRs lodged against syndicate members in various parts of Delhi. The syndicate, according to police, has “created havoc in society and amassed huge illegal wealth.”
Mr. Balyan’s alleged role as a conspirator and financier in the syndicate has drawn significant attention, with authorities emphasizing the need to prevent interference in the investigation.
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