Manish Sisodia, the former Chief Minister of Delhi and senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), walked out of Tihar Jail today after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case. The court’s decision marked a significant development in the high-profile case, which has been a focal point of political and legal scrutiny. Sisodia’s release follows a period of detention related to allegations in the excise policy investigation.
Earlier the Rouse Avenue court on Friday issued a warrant for the release of Manish Sisodia from Tihar Jail. He was granted bail by the Supreme Court in Delhi Excise policy CBI and ED cases.
He has been granted regular bail after a period of around 17 months.
Special judge Kaveri Baweja accepted the bail bond and surety bonds in both cases.
AAP MLA Prahlad Singh Sahni, Roshan Chauhan, Gaurav Singh Raghav, MCD councillor Punardeep Singh Sahni furnished the surety for Manish Sisodia of Rs. 10 lakh each.
During the day, the court had granted the CBI time to paginate the charge sheet by August 14. Thereafter, the inspection by the counsel for the accused will be done.
The Court has listed the matter for hearing on August 21 at 12 PM.
In the morning Special Judge Kaveri Baweja had extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha and other accused till next date.
However, the Supreme Court granted Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise policy cases.
Accused were produced through video conferencing.
Manish Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26. Thereafter, he was arrested by the ED in March 2023.
His earlier bail applications were dismissed by the trial court as well as Delhi High Court.