Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking bail in a high-profile money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi liquor policy. Singh’s plea comes after the Rouse Avenue court in Delhi denied him bail, asserting that evidence presented indicated his involvement in the purported money laundering activities.
Bail Appeal and Legal Proceedings
Sanjay Singh has contested the lower court’s decision, emphasizing the authenticity of the case against him. The court had previously stated that evidence demonstrated Singh’s direct or indirect association with the proceeds generated through the alleged money laundering scheme. Singh is currently in custody, with a plea challenging his arrest pending before the Supreme Court of India.
Arrest and Subsequent Custody
Singh was arrested in October 2023 following raids at his residence in Delhi. Initially, he was remanded to the Enforcement Directorate’s custody until October 10, a period later extended to October 13. He was subsequently shifted to judicial custody for a fortnight. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the case, marking the sixth complaint, where Singh is named as an accused. The charges against him include conspiracy, money laundering, and aiding other defendants in the Delhi liquor policy case.
Legal Challenges and Way Forward
Sanjay Singh’s legal team is expected to argue his case vigorously in the Delhi High Court, citing procedural lapses and challenging the evidentiary basis of the charges against him. The case has garnered significant attention, given Singh’s prominent role in the Aam Aadmi Party, and is likely to set precedents in the ongoing crackdown on financial malfeasance and corruption
