The interim bail has been sought in connection with the cases registered by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the matter.
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, who is presently in jail in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, has approached a Delhi court seeking his release on interim bail so that he can campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The interim bail has been sought in connection with the cases registered by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the matter.
The matter will be heard by Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) Kaveri Baweja on April 20.
Sisodia is one among several high-profile political leaders who are presently in jail on allegations that they were part of a criminal conspiracy in framing the now-scrapped Delhi Liquor Policy of 2021-22.
Sisodia has been in custody since February last year.
The case originated out of a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the CBI in 2022. It was alleged that AAP leaders received kickbacks from liquor manufacturers through this policy.
Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023. Following this, ED also arrested him on March 9 last year.
His bail plea in both cases were rejected by the trial court, Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court also rejected his review and curative petitions.
However, last month, he moved fresh bail applications before the trial court, which are yet to be decided.