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Watch: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Walk Out Tihar Jail, Crowd Cheers

September 13, 2024, 6:50 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was granted bail today by the Supreme Court. This case, tied to allegations of corruption in the implementation of Delhi’s liquor policy, has been a significant political issue in India. The bail comes with conditions that Kejriwal must follow during his time out of custody.

Kejriwal thanked his supporters who cheered for him as he walked out of Tihar Jail on Friday.

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#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal released from Tihar Jail

The Supreme Court granted him bail in the Delhi excise policy case today pic.twitter.com/xacY3zo9fO

— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2024

The Delhi excise policy case has been a significant issue in Indian politics, involving allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the implementation of the Delhi government’s liquor policy.

Below is a chronological breakdown of key events:

1. Introduction of the Excise Policy (2021)
In November 2021, the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was introduced by the Delhi government, aimed at increasing state revenue, ensuring equitable liquor distribution, and improving customer experience. It also involved the government exiting the retail liquor business, leaving it to private players.

2. Allegations and Investigations (July 2022)
By mid-2022, allegations of corruption surfaced, claiming that undue benefits were given to liquor licensees, leading to significant revenue loss for the state. The opposition parties, including the BJP, accused Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of financial irregularities.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began probing the policy after a recommendation from Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena in July 2022. Saxena raised concerns about procedural lapses and suspected corruption.

3. Arrest of Key Figures (August 2022)
In August 2022, the CBI arrested Manish Sisodia, the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, who was one of the architects of the excise policy. This marked a turning point, with Sisodia being accused of manipulating the policy to benefit liquor cartels in exchange for kickbacks.

4. Withdrawal of the Excise Policy (August 2022)
As the controversy escalated, the Delhi government withdrew the Excise Policy 2021-22 in August 2022, reverting to the old regime for liquor distribution. This was seen as a political move to contain the damage caused by the allegations.

5. Sisodia’s Arrest and Charges (2023)
After Sisodia’s arrest, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched its investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The CBI and ED filed multiple chargesheets, accusing Sisodia and other officials of financial misconduct.

6. Arvind Kejriwal’s Involvement (2023-2024)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was named in the investigation, though he was not arrested immediately. The case intensified politically, with AAP accusing the central government of targeting its leaders for political reasons.

7. Bail for Key Figures (2024)
On September 13, 2024, Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the excise policy case. This followed similar bail grants for other key figures involved in the case, such as Manish Sisodia.

The case continues to generate political and legal repercussions, with ongoing investigations by the CBI and ED.

Delhi Excise Policy Case: Court Delays Charge Arguments to July 22

July 15, 2024, 2:36 pm

The Rouse Avenue court postponed the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) arguments on charges in the Delhi Excise policy case to July 22. Manish Sisodia and other accused, who are in judicial custody, appeared via video conferencing.

Special judge Kaveri Baweja delayed the charge arguments after hearing from Advocate Nitesh Rana, setting a new date for the proceedings. CBI’s Special Public Prosecutor, Advocate DP Singh, stated readiness for arguments on already acknowledged charge sheets.

Earlier, the court had deferred cognizance of a supplementary charge sheet against K Kavitha to July 22, as requested by her counsel. Her bail plea will also be heard on the same day. Kavitha has sought default bail due to alleged defects in the charge sheet filed against her and remains in judicial custody until July 18.

Previously, the court had postponed hearing K Kavitha’s plea for default bail in the Delhi Excise policy case to July 22, following a notice issued to the CBI. Advocate Nitesh Rana represented Kavitha, arguing that the charge sheet was deemed defective during the court’s consideration for cognizance on July 6. He requested default bail, citing the CBI’s failure to file a complete charge sheet within the mandated 60-day period and sought interim bail during the pending bail application.

Manish Sisodia Granted Permission to Visit Ailing Wife Amid Legal Proceedings

November 10, 2023, 4:43 pm

The Rouse Avenue court granted former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia permission to visit his ailing wife on Saturday. Special Judge M. K. Nagpal permitted Sisodia to meet his wife at his home between 10 a.m. and 4 a.m. under police custody. Sisodia had sought a five-day visit.

Simultaneously, the court extended MP Sanjay Singh’s judicial custody in the Delhi Excise Policy money laundering case until November 24, 2023. Furthermore, the judge ordered Sanjay Singh to appear before the CJM Court in Amritsar, Punjab, in a defamation case on November 18, 2023.

The court directed jail authorities to transport Sanjay Singh to Punjab on the Rajdhani train, considering his health issues and the changing weather. The return is expected on the same day, with appropriate security arrangements mandated.

Advocate Farrukh Khan, representing Sanjay Singh, submitted two consent letters related to development work, seeking his signature, which the court approved.

Manish Sisodia, who is facing CBI and money laundering charges, had requested permission to visit his ailing wife for five days while in custody. The CBI and ED opposed the application, questioning the legality of seeking permission without first filing for interim bail.

Sisodia, who was arrested by the ED on March 9, faces charges related to criminal proceeds totaling approximately Rs. 622 crore. Despite the Supreme Court’s rejection of his bail petitions, Sisodia was granted permission to visit his wife in custody by the High Court in June. Sanjay Singh, an AAP MP who was also arrested in the Delhi Excise Policy case, is currently in judicial custody.

Liquor policy scam: Court reserves order on Sisodia’s bail, will pronounce order on 26 April

April 18, 2023, 7:50 pm

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s bail petition in connection with the alleged excise scam being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

On Tuesday, Special Judge MK Nagpal decided to reserve his decision on Manish Sisodia’s bail application and set 26 April as the date for the order to be issued. Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan, representing Manish Sisodia, argued that it is not the ED’s job to tell what happened in the GoM and the cabinet; rather, the ED’s job should be to tell if a crime was committed and who benefited from it.

The lawyer contended that Sisodia could not be detained solely on the basis of rumors.
Manish Sisodia’s lawyer claimed that no money laundering case had been filed against him.
The Enforcement Directorate has also objected to the bail request, claiming that “an illegal ecosystem was created in order to give illegal benefits to liquor cartels in order to obtain kickbacks.”

Excise policy case: Sisodia brought to court to attend proceedings

April 18, 2023, 3:37 pm

On Tuesday, former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia was brought to the Rouse Avenue Court on to attend proceedings in connection with alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped liquor policy case.

The court is set to hear Sisodia’s lawyer’s rebuttal arguments in his bail plea. Special Judge MK Nagpal extended Sisodia’s judicial custody in the CBI case until 27 April and the ED case until 29 April on Monday. After his judicial custody ended, the AAP leader was physically brought before the court from Tihar.

Recently, Special Judge Nagpal denied bail to Sisodia, stating that the allegations against him are serious in nature and that, at this stage of the case, he does not deserve to be released on bail because he was arrested in this case only on 26 February, 2023, and the investigation into his role has yet to be completed, what to say about some other co-accused involved in the case whose roles are also still being investigated.

Jailed Manish Sisodia writes letter, questioning Modi’s educational qualifications

April 7, 2023, 7:14 pm

Manish Sisodia, a jailed former deputy chief minister, has written an open letter from Delhi’s Tihar prison, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational qualifications while emphasising the importance of having an educated person occupy the country’s top elected post.

This is the latest in a string of attacks on Modi by Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders over his educational background.

Even as the Gujarat high court last week overturned a 2016 order of the central information commissioner (CIC) requesting information be provided to AAP leader and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal about Modi’s university degrees under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the party has stepped up its campaign.

The Gujarat University’s appeal against the CIC’s order was allowed, and Kejriwal was fined 25,000. The court’s decision came after the AAP ramped up its poster campaign against Modi. On Thursday, posters asking whether the country needed an educated Prime Minister were displayed in various parts of Delhi.

The AAP launched the “Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao” campaign last month. The AAP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been at odds over administrative control of the national capital.

Tensions between the two parties rose in February after Sisodia was arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled 2021-22 exercise policy.

Excise case: Delhi HC issues notice to CBI in response to Sisodia’s bail application

April 6, 2023, 12:20 pm

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday in response to a bail petition filed by Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia challenging a trial court order denying bail in a CBI case involving alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Government’s excise policy. The bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma on Thursday sought a response from the CBI on Manish Sisodia’s plea and scheduled the next hearing for April 20, 2023. Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, and is presently in Judicial custody. His bail plea was on March 31, 2023, by the trial Court in the case.
The trial court while dismissing Sisodia’s bail plea said, “The court is not inclined to release him on bail at this stage of investigation of the case as his release may adversely affect the ongoing investigation and will also seriously hamper the progress”.
Special Judge MK Nagpal dismissed the bail plea and said, “In the opinion of this court, the allegations made against the applicant/Manish Sisodia are serious in nature and at this stage of the case, he does not deserve to be released on bail as he has been arrested in this case only on 26.02.2023 and investigation even qua his role has still not been completed, what to say about some other co-accused involved in the case whose roles are also yet being investigated.”
“Further, the applicant (Manish Sisodia) does not even satisfy the triple test keeping in view his conduct as reflected by the destruction or non-production of his previous mobile phones of the relevant period and also the apparent role played by him in not producing or missing of the file of one Cabinet Note put up through the then Excise Commissioner Rahul Singh, there may be serious apprehensions of destruction or tampering of some further evidence and even of influencing of some prime witnesses of this case by him or at his instance, in case he is released on bail by the court,” the court noted.
According to the CBI, Sisodia had played the most important and vital role in the criminal conspiracy and he had been deeply involved in the formulation as well as the implementation of the said policy to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the said conspiracy.”The payment of advance kickbacks of around Rs 90-100 crore was meant for him and his other colleagues in the GNCTD and Rs 20-30 crore out of the above are found to have been routed through the co-accused Vijay Nair, Abhishek Boinpally and approver Dinesh Arora and in turn, certain provisions of the excise policy were permitted to be tweaked and manipulated by the applicant to protect and preserve the interests of South liquor lobby and to ensure repayment of the kickbacks to the said lobby,” stated CBI.
The evidence collected so far clearly shows that the applicant through the co-accused Vijay Nair was in contact with the South lobby and formulation of a favourable policy for them was being ensured at every cost and a cartel was permitted to be formed to achieve a monopoly in sale of certain liquor brands of favoured manufacturers and it was permitted to be done against very objectives of the policy.
“Thus, as per allegations made by the prosecution and the evidence collected in support thereof so far, the applicant can prima facie be held to be the architect of the said criminal conspiracy,” noted the Court
Sisodia, in his bail petition in a trial court, stated that no fruitful purpose would be served to keep him in custody as all the recoveries in the case have already been made.
Sisodia also stated that he joined the investigation as and when called for by the CBI. The other accused persons arrested in this case have already been granted bail, Sisodia noted further, adding that he held the important constitutional post of deputy CM of Delhi and has deep roots in the society.
However, Sisodia later tendered his resignation as deputy CM in light of his arrest in the liquor policy case.
The CBI, represented by advocate DP Singh, opposed Sisodia’s bail plea stating, “If he is granted bail this will scuttle and compromise our investigation as the influence and interference are writ large,” CBI said.
The agency further claimed that Sisodia said he destroyed phones because he wanted to upgrade but nothing of the kind happened. “According to us, he did this to destroy the chat. He (Manish Sisodia) might not be at a flight risk, but he is a definite risk who will destroy evidence, this cannot be ignored,” CBI added, opposing Sisodia’s bail plea.
The CBI also submitted that between March 14-17, 2021, the South Group was residing in Oberoi, adding that they prepared a note and took a printout.
“They got 36 pages of photocopies. There were meetings and a printout was made. We have evidence to show that clauses were given and a report was prepared,” the CBI stated.Previously, the Rouse Avenue Court, in sending Sisodia to CBI remand, directed that the accused’s interrogation during the remand period be conducted at a location with CCTV coverage, in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines, and that the footage be preserved by the CBI.
Sisodia was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi’s excise policy.
Previously, the trial court noted that the accused had previously joined the investigation of this case on two occasions, but he had failed to provide satisfactory answers to the majority of the questions posed to him during his participation.

Evidence collected by CBI shows Sisodia’s active participation in criminal conspiracy, says Special Court while denying bail

March 31, 2023, 7:57 pm

The Special Court denied bail to Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday, saying that the evidence gathered so far by the CBI not only shows the applicant’s active participation in the aforementioned criminal conspiracy, but also shows the applicant’s prima facie commission of some substantive offences under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.

The court also stated that there is nothing on record to infer or show that Sisodia’s arrest in this case was illegal or in violation of any Supreme Court or High Court directions, and that the material presented to this court by the CBI justifies the applicant’s arrest in the case.

In a statement the court said that “Further, even though the medical condition of the wife of the applicant has been sought to be made a ground for grant of bail to him, it is observed that though the neurological or mental illness of the wife of the applicant is claimed to be around 20 years old, the documents filed on record in support thereof are found to be of the years 2022-2023 only.”

The Court further added, “Moreover, the condition of the wife of the applicant as revealed through these documents cannot be considered to be severe or serious enough to release the applicant on bail and the same also cannot be taken to mean that she cannot take care of herself or has to be necessarily taken care of by the applicant only”.

While dismissing Manish Sisodia’s bail application on Friday, the Rouse Avenue Court stated, “The court is not inclined to release him on bail at this stage of the investigation of the case as his release may adversely affect the ongoing investigation and will also seriously hamper the progress.”

Excise policy scam: Delhi Court extends Sisodia’s remand till 22 March

March 17, 2023, 6:32 pm

On Friday, the Rouse Avenue Court extended former deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s ED remand by 5 more days in connection with the money laundering case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy of GNCTD.

While seeking further remand of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in the excise policy case, the ED told the court that various crucial information was revealed while Manish Sisodia was in custody.

The agency also stated that, in light of the findings, it has summoned the then Excise Commissioner Rahul Singh for 20 March (he was originally summoned for 15 March but has requested a four-day adjournment due to a viral infection and fever).

According to the ED, summons have already been issued to C Aravind, the then Secretary of Deputy CM, for March 21, Dinesh Arora for March 17, and Amit Arora for March 20.

The above findings and individuals must be confronted with Manish Sisodia, according to the ED. Sisodia’s ED remand period was extended by Special Judge MK Nagpal on Friday until 22 March, 2023.

Senior Advocate Mohit Mathur appeared for Sisodia and opposed the ED’s remand application, arguing that personal liberty is paramount. “The court is the keeper of our liberty. My liberty is now in your hands. They only had four people to confront during their seven-day detention.

“Confrontation does not necessitate custody,” the lawyer added. In court for the ED, Advocate Zohaib Hossain stated that massive amounts of mail and mobile data are being forensically analysed. The mobile phone, which Sisodia had been using for a long time, was changed the day LG wrote to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Furthermore ED Counsel claimed that the statements were validated by the recovery of data from the arrestee’s computer. ED stated that mobile data, email data, and cloud data were also received during the interpretation.

Excise policy scam case: Crucial information revealed during custody, says ED

March 17, 2023, 5:07 pm

On Friday, the Enforcement Directorate revealed that the crucial information has been revealed by Manish Sisodia during his custody as they seek the extension of former Delhi’s deputy chief minister’s remand in connection with the Excise Policy scam case.

They further revealed that they even issued summons to Rahul Singh, former Excise Commissioner as well as the then Secretary, C Aravind among many more. As per the statement given by ED, they will be questioned along with Sisodia.

Meanwhile, Special Judge MK Nagpal on Friday stated that both sides’ submission saw the reserve order on remand application of ED. The order will be passed sometime today. In another news, Sisodia’s Senior Advocate, Mathur opposed the remand application of ED.

In his statement, Mohit stated that, “This change of phone was part of the CBI remand and is now the part of ED application. Personal liberty is paramount. The court is the custodian of our liberty. My liberty is at your hand. During 7 days of custody, they had only 4 people to be confronted. Confrontation need not custody.”

Advocate Zohaib Hossain, who appeared for the ED, submitted massive amounts of mail along with mobile data, all of which are being forensically analysed. The mobile phone of Sisodia, which he had been using for a long time was replaced the day LG wrote to the CBI.

ED’s counsel claimed that the statements were validated by the recovery of data from the arrestee’s computer. According to ED, mobile data, email data, and cloud data were also received during the interpretation.

Previously, the Enforcement Directorate stated that the act of proactive destruction of evidence leads to only one inference: Manish Sisodia made conscious efforts to destroy evidence of the offence of money laundering, while seeking remand of Manish Sisodia in connection with the Excise Policy case.

Security beefed up as CBI gears up to produce Manish Sisodia

March 4, 2023, 12:36 pm

As CBI is all gearing up to produce former AAP leader, Manish Sisodia before a local court at the end of his 5-day remand in the liquor policy case, the Delhi Police, along with Rapid Action Force, and Central Reserve Police Force were deployed outside the headquarters.

Notably, Sisodia was arrested by the CBI officers for alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of Delhi’s new excise policy. Amid the foul play allegations by the Opposition, the policy was withdrawn.

A fresh bail petition was filed on the behalf of Sisodia before a trial court in the national capital states that no fruitful purpose would be served keeping him in custody as all the recoveries in the case have already been made.

The petition further states that the former Delhi Deputy CM was cooperating with the investigation and had appeared whenever he was summoned by the CBI officers. The other accused who was arrested in the case have already been released on a bail, the petition further adds.

In his plea, Sisodia, further states that he had held the important constitutional post of deputy CM and has deep roots in the society. The special Judge Nagpal will hear his plae later on Saturday as the former leader is scheduled to produce before the court at the end of his remand period which is granted on February 27.

AAP ministers Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain resigned

February 28, 2023, 7:37 pm

AAP ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain resigned from their posts on Tuesday. The Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal has accepted their resignation and now it will be sent to Delhi LG, VK Saxena.

The development comes two days after the arrest of Sisodia by the CBI officials in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. Notably, the Deputy Chief Minister of the party was arrested on Sunday in an ongoing investigation of a case regarding the alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy of the Delhi government.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain the Sisodia’s plea challenging his arrest in connection with the excise policy case. The apex court suggested the former deputy chief minister to move to Delhi High Court.

The court remarked that, “It can not interfere in the matter as it may open the gate of people approaching the top court in every such matter.” In another report, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent the former member of Aam Aadmi Party to CBI custody for approximately 5 days.

On the other hand, minister Satyendar Jain is sent to Tihar Jail in connection with alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

Bikram Singh Majithia: CBI inquiry into Delhi excise scam should be extended to Punjab

February 28, 2023, 1:03 pm

Hinting at Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia’s arrest, Shiromani Akali Dal leader, Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday, February 28, demanded that the ambit of the outgoing CBI probe into the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam should be extended to neighboring Punjab, as he indicated that the former has also served the “architect,” of Punjab excise policy.

The comments of the SAD leader comes a day after the special court CBI on Monday, granted days remand of Sisodia to the central probe agency till March 4, to interrogate him in connection with the excise policy.

Majithia recently took to his social media handle twitter and penned, “CBI inquiry into Delhi excise scam should be extended to Punjab. As in the case of Delhi, Deputy CM @msisodia was the architect of the Punjab excise policy also which caused losses of hundreds of crores to the State exchequer.”

CBI inquiry into Delhi excise scam shud be extended to Punjab. As in the case of Delhi, Deputy CM @msisodia was architect of the Punjab excise policy also which caused losses of hundreds of crores to the State exchequer. 1/3

— Bikram Singh Majithia (@bsmajithia) February 27, 2023

He further added that, “CBI should probe the role of senior officers and AAP politicians who colluded to give huge benefits to select liquor manufacturers at the cost of the State exchequer. A separate Enforcement Directorate inquiry should also be conducted to go into charges of money laundering.”

CBI should probe the role of senior officers & AAP politicians who colluded to give huge benefits to select liquor manufacturers at the cost of the State exchequer. A separate Enforcement Directorate inquiry should also be conducted to go into charges of money laundering. 2/3

— Bikram Singh Majithia (@bsmajithia) February 27, 2023

Kejriwal: CBI officers were against Manish’s arrest

February 27, 2023, 5:17 pm

After the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, CM, Arvind Kejriwal, on Monday, claimed that most CBI officers were “against” the former’s arrest due to lack of evidence but were compelled to do so owing to the “pressure” on them by their “political masters.”

His claims comes a day after Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam case. Manish, who also handles the Finance portfolio, was arrested after 8 hours of questioning. In a tweet, Kejriwal stated that, “I am told that most CBI officers were against Manish’s arrest.”

“All of them have huge respect for him and there is no evidence against him. But the political pressure to arrest him was so high that they had to obey their political masters.”

Meanwhile, CBI on Sunday released a statement on Manish’ arrests, claiming that he was giving evasive replies and that he wasn’t cooperating in the ongoing investigation in liquor scam case.

“The Deputy CM was issued a notice under section 41A of CrPC for attending the investigation on February 19, 2023. However, he sought time of one week citing his preoccupation,” the CBI stated.

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrested in excise policy case

February 26, 2023, 7:56 pm

The CBI on Sunday, February 26, arrested Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case after approximate 8 hours of questioning.

Prior to reaching the office of CBI, the Deputy Chief Minister, Sisodia stated that false cases are being lodged against leaders of the ruling party as PM Modi was “afraid,” of Delhi’s CM, Kejriwal.

“Conspiracies are being hatched by the CBI and ED and false cases being lodged against our party leaders because PM Narendra Modi is afraid of CM Arvind Kejriwal’s rising popularity. As AAP grows further, BJP will continue to slap false cases on us. We are not afraid of the CBI, ED and their false cases,” Sisodia said.

He furthermore claimed that people were starting to regard the AAP as an alternative to the BJP. He went on to say that the PM while not afraid of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, is scared of the AAP.

“Everyone says that only AAP will rid the country of the BJP in future. Modi-ji may not be scared of Rahul Gandhi but if there’s one party that he is scared, it is the AAP. They will put me in jail, but we are not afraid. We will fight. Kejriwal is the only future leader of this country,” Sisodia stated while addressing supporters at Raj Ghat.