Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia was granted bail by the Supreme Court of India today. Sisodia, who had been incarcerated in Tihar Jail for 17 months, was released following the court's decision.
Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, was granted bail by the Supreme Court earlier today. His release comes in connection with corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
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A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan declared that relegating Manish Sisodia to the trial court for bail in these cases would constitute a “travesty of justice.”
The Supreme Court directed Manish Sisodia to furnish a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh with two sureties, surrender his passport, and report twice a week, specifically on Mondays and Thursdays, to the Investigating Officer. The court also instructed him not to attempt to influence witnesses or tamper with evidence. The apex court had reserved its order in the case on August 6.