Supreme Court Reserves Order on Sisodia's Bail Pleas in Delhi Excise Policy Scam

The Supreme Court reserved its order on bail pleas filed by Manish Sisodia in connection to the Delhi excise policy scam. The apex court questioned the timeline for concluding the trial. Sisodia's bail has been opposed by the CBI and ED, citing substantial evidence against him.

The Supreme Court has reserved its order on the bail pleas submitted by AAP leader Manish Sisodia, linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The court inquired from the CBI and ED about the potential timeline for concluding the corruption and money laundering trials.

Noting the extensive list of 493 witnesses, the court pressed the investigative agencies to realistically estimate the trial's duration. The CBI and ED cited eight key witnesses to start the trial within a month of framing charges, adding that some witnesses face threats from co-accused.

Sisodia, held since February 2023, argues delayed trial proceedings. The agencies counter that the delays were due to defense-filed applications. Each side continues to dispute the allegations and procedural timelines.