The Supreme Court has reserved its order on the bail plea of former Delhi Deputy Chief MinisterManish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy case. Sisodia, arrested in February last year, faces allegations of corruption and money laundering investigated by the CBI and ED. The Court questioned the investigative agencies about the trial’s progress, highlighting the challenge of managing 493 witnesses. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju argued that Sisodia’s actions have delayed the trial, while Sisodia’s lawyer, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, criticized the extensive delays and argued that Sisodia has already served a significant portion of his potential sentence. The Court is concerned with the realistic timeline for the trial’s conclusion.
5 Major Key Points:
Bail Plea Reserved: The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on Manish Sisodia’s bail plea in the Delhi liquor policy case.
Delay Concerns: The Court questioned the investigative agencies about the trial’s duration given the large number of witnesses.
Agency Claims: The CBI and ED argue that Sisodia’s actions are causing delays, while Sisodia’s legal team contends that the trial has been excessively prolonged.
Arguments on Charges: The trial is stalled with arguments on charges yet to commence, and delays are attributed to the voluminous nature of digital evidence.
Influence and Tampering: The agencies have raised concerns about Sisodia’s potential to tamper with evidence due to his influential position.
