Editor
Sisodia, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was taken into custody on February 26 amidst allegations of corruption in the formulation and execution of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, which has since been scrapped. The CBI conducted several rounds of questioning before making the arrest.
The high court's decision was based on concerns that Sisodia, being an influential figure, could potentially influence witnesses if granted bail. Given the seriousness of the allegations, the court deemed it necessary to rule out any possibility of interference with the ongoing investigation.
Moreover, Sisodia's bail plea was already rejected by a trial court on March 31. The court asserted that Sisodia appeared to be the primary architect of the alleged scam and played a crucial role in the criminal conspiracy surrounding the purported payment of advance kickbacks totaling Rs 90-100 crore, intended for him and his colleagues in the Delhi government.
In addition to the excise policy scam, Sisodia is also currently in custody for a related money laundering case. The details of this case have not been provided in the given information.
The court's dismissal of Sisodia's bail plea indicates the seriousness with which the judiciary is treating the allegations against him. The investigations into the excise policy scam and the money laundering case will continue as Sisodia remains in custody.