Delhi Excise ‘Scam’: Court Reserves Order on AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s Bail Plea

A Delhi court docket on Tuesday reserved order on the bail software of AAP chief Sanjay Singh in a cash laundering case associated to the alleged Delhi excise coverage rip-off. Particular Choose M Ok Nagpal reserved his order for December 21 after listening to the arguments put forth by the counsel for Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP, in addition to the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Through the arguments on Tuesday, senior advocate Mohit Mathur, showing for Singh, informed the choose that the ED had not referred to as the accused for questioning even as soon as earlier than October 4, 2023, the day he was arrested. The counsel claimed there have been contradictions within the statements of accused-turned-approver Dinesh Arora and different witnesses.

Dinesh Arora’s assertion is rumour… How can one assume that he’s telling the reality, Singh’s counsel mentioned, including he was a “tainted” witness and a responsible confederate.

“I (Singh) am not asking for discharge. I’m solely asking for bail. My private liberty is sacrosanct within the Structure,” the counsel informed the choose. The ED opposed the applying, claiming that the probe was nonetheless underway, and if launched on bail, Singh may hamper the investigation, tamper with proof, and affect the witnesses.

The court docket, in the meantime, directed the ED to file written submissions, if any, inside two days. It additionally directed the counsel showing for Singh to file rejoinder inside a day thereafter.

The anti-money laundering company had arrested Singh on October 4. The ED has alleged that Singh performed a key position within the formulation and implementation of the now- scrapped excise coverage, which benefited sure liquor producers, wholesalers and retailers, for financial issues.

Singh has rejected the declare and denied any wrongdoing.

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