PM Modi should follow Constitution, says Manish Sisodia

Manish Sisodia, a former deputy chief minister of Delhi, suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi adhere to the Constitution on Friday. In Rouse Avenue, he was replying to inquiries from the press over the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the authority of the Delhi Government.Manis Sisodia’s judicial detention was extended by the Rouse Avenue Court on […]

Manish Sisodia
by TDG Network - May 12, 2023, 12:51 pm

Manish Sisodia, a former deputy chief minister of Delhi, suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi adhere to the Constitution on Friday. In Rouse Avenue, he was replying to inquiries from the press over the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the authority of the Delhi Government.Manis Sisodia’s judicial detention was extended by the Rouse Avenue Court on Friday until June 2. The CBI charge sheet has also been retained by the court for future reference. The court has also prolonged Amdandeep Dhall’s legal custody. On Thursday, the Delhi High Court postponed making a decision about Manish Sisodia’s request for bail in the CBI case.

Manish Sisodia was produced before special CBI Judge MK Nagpal in Liquor policy Sisodia was allowed to have a meeting with his counsel Irshad Khan.After the hearing, he responded to the questions of media and said the constitution was insulted. PM Modi should follow the Constitution.

On the last date, Special Judge MK Nagpal while extending the Judicial Custody also directed CBI to supply an e-copy of the supplementary chargesheet filed by it on April 25, 2023, in the light of the Supreme Court passed by it yesterday.Advocate Rishikesh appeared for Manish Sisodia had argued that on grounds of an incomplete chargesheet/incomplete investigation, we have a right to statutory/default bail, as per SC order. Prima facie it seems the agency is saying that further investigation regarding me is required/pending. Therefore, we reserve the right to file an application for statutory bail.

Court had asked the CBI why they have not mentioned that investigation qua Sisodia has been completed. You say you have filed a supplementary chargesheet (in the stipulated time), but you have said the investigation is pending in the case. Why have you not mentioned that the chargesheet is filed on completion of the investigation against Sisodia?

Court had said, Sisodia’s counsel’s submission noted that a copy of the chargesheet is required by them to see whether the investigation of Sisodia is complete. The court states that though this is not the stage to supply a copy of the chargesheet, an e-copy of the same is directed to be submitted to him.