NEW DELHI, Jun. 5, 2023 (TBINN)
In a fresh setback for Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, Delhi High Court today refused to grant him interim bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, observing that he is facing extremely serious allegations and there is a possibility of influencing the witnesses.
Manish Sisodia sought bail to attend his ailing wife. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma allowed him to meet her for one day at their residence or hospital at her convenience between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. but under certain conditions including that he will not interact with media.
The court finds it very difficult to persuade itself to release the petitioner on interim bail for six weeks, the judge said noting that the case concerns extremely serious allegations and there is a possibility of tampering if Sisodia, who held several positions in the city’s A.A.P. Government, is released.
However, at the same time, this court feels that the petitioner should get an opportunity to see and meet his wife. Therefore, for one day, as per the convenience of Mrs Seema Sisodia, the petitioner be taken to his residence/hospital (if she is admitted to the hospital) from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. in custody, the court said.
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