Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Vijay Nair's Bail Plea in Delhi Excise Policy Scam

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of Vijay Nair's bail plea in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy scam. Nair, former Aam Aadmi Party communication head, has been in custody since November 2022. The case involves multiple co-accused and allegations of corruption and financial misconduct.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on the bail plea of Vijay Nair, former communication in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party, in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam.

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti deferred the matter after the Enforcement Directorate's counsel requested a week's time to file a counter affidavit. ''Reluctantly, time prayed for is granted,'' the bench stated.

The Supreme Court had issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 12 on Nair's plea, noting his two-year-long custody.

(With inputs from agencies.)