May 7th 2024.
In New Delhi, a court has decided to extend the judicial custody of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia until May 15th. This is in relation to a money laundering case that is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The next date for arguments regarding the framing of charges against Sisodia has also been set by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court.
On May 3rd, the Delhi High Court issued a notice on Sisodia's petitions for bail, after a trial court denied him regular bail in cases filed by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has asked for responses from both agencies, while Sisodia remains in custody. However, Justice Kanta has allowed Sisodia to meet his wife once a week, as the ED has no objections to it. The next hearing for this matter is scheduled for May 8th.
It should be noted that on April 30th, Judge Baweja had also refused to grant bail to Sisodia, who was seeking regular bail for the second time. During the hearing, CBI prosecutor Pankaj Gupta argued that Sisodia does not meet the requirements for bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The prosecutor also claimed that Sisodia holds political influence and therefore does not deserve the same treatment as other accused individuals.
The CBI has accused Sisodia of being the main culprit in this case and has expressed concerns that he may tamper with evidence, as the investigation is still in its early stages. Gupta also mentioned that Sisodia has not been granted bail by the high court or the Supreme Court. Sisodia's bail application has been pending since February.
During the previous hearing, the ED had stated that Sisodia and other accused individuals were delaying the trial. In response, Sisodia's lawyer Mohit Mathur argued for his bail, stating that he no longer holds a position of influence. He also emphasized that Sisodia meets all the necessary criteria for bail, as outlined by the Supreme Court, and pleaded for a speedy trial. Mathur also highlighted that there has been no misuse of liberties by Sisodia, based on the guidelines set by the Supreme Court.
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