Delhi Excise Policy case: Court sends notice to ED on AAP leader Sanjay Singh's bail plea

Delhi Excise Policy case: The Delhi court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh's bail application in a case related to alleged liquor irregularities. The court, headed by Special Judge MK Nagpal, has set the next hearing for December 6.

Sanjay Singh, arrested by the ED on October 4, sought bail in connection with the money laundering case. The judicial custody, initially scheduled to end on November 24, was extended until December 4.

ED's Response

The Special Public Prosecutor Naveen Kumar Matta, representing the ED, assured the court that the chargesheet (Supplementary Prosecution Complaint) would be filed within the stipulated time frame. The ED alleges Singh's involvement in the Delhi government's decision to grant licenses to alcohol establishments in 2020, leading to financial losses and violating anti-corruption laws.

High Court Dismissal

A recent attempt by Singh to challenge his remand and arrest in the alleged liquor irregularities case was dismissed by the Delhi High Court.

Background of the Case

The case, also known as the Delhi liquor scam or excise policy case, centres on accusations that the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22 facilitated cartelization and favoured specific dealers allegedly involved in bribery. The AAP has strongly denied these allegations.

ED's Investigation

The ED, which filed its first chargesheet last year, conducted over 200 search operations related to the case. The agency initiated the investigation based on a CBI case recommended by the Delhi lieutenant governor, following the Delhi Chief Secretary's report revealing apparent violations of various regulations.

As legal proceedings unfold, the notice to the ED marks another chapter in the ongoing case against Sanjay Singh, adding complexity to the allegations surrounding liquor irregularities in the Delhi excise policy.

(With ANI Inputs)