[Excise ‘Scam’] Delhi HC Issues Notice Over Manish Sisodia’s Plea Challenging ED’s Chargesheet Over Lack Of Sanction

The Delhi High Court, on Monday (2nd Dec) led by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, will hear former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s plea against the ED’s charges on December 20. Sisodia argues that the charges lack prior sanction under CrPC due to his public servant status, echoing the Supreme Court’s ruling that requires such approval for prosecution.

[Delhi Excise Policy] Manish Sisodia Moves Delhi HC To Challenge ED Chargesheet Over Sanction Lapse

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has challenged the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet in the Excise Policy case, arguing it was filed without required official approval. His petition claims this violates legal protocols, and he seeks to dismiss all related proceedings. The Delhi High Court will hear the case soon.