New Delhi, June 5 (). The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected the interim bail plea of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Excise Policy case.
A bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said it was difficult for the court to grant interim bail to the AAP leader as he was facing serious charges in the case.
He said that it finds it very difficult for the court to agree to release the petitioner on interim bail for six weeks.
The court also said that Sisodia could tamper with evidence or influence witnesses.
Granting exemption to the accused, the court directed that Sisodia be taken to meet his ailing wife at his residence or hospital between 10 am and 5 pm.
The court said that permission is granted for any day as per the convenience of Sisodia’s wife.
Justice Sharma said, ..the court feels that the petitioner should be given an opportunity to meet his wife. Therefore, on one day, as per the convenience of Smt. Seema Sisodia, the petitioner be taken in custody from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm to her residence or to the hospital if she is admitted.
However, the judge has imposed certain conditions for the meeting. The court has said that Sisodia will not interact with the media and will not meet anyone other than his family members.
The court also directed the police commissioner to ensure that there should be no media gathering around the place where he will be taken – his residence or hospital.
The court said, the petitioner does not even have to use mobile phone or internet.
Further, the court said that the best treatment should be provided to Sisodia’s wife and as a guardian, the court suggested that she may be examined by a board of doctors constituted by the medical superintendent of AIIMS.
However, it is the choice of the patient and the family members as to where to get treatment, the court said.
Justice Sharma had on June 2 reserved orders on his interim bail plea.
Last week, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had said that it has completed its probe against Sisodia for his alleged involvement in the Delhi Excise Policy matter.
The ED had also mentioned this fact in its fourth supplementary charge sheet filed in connection with the case. The court has taken cognizance of the charge sheet.
The ED has claimed that it has enough evidence to prove that Sisodia was involved in money laundering and that he allegedly earned an income of Rs 622 crore through various means.
Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, later by the Enforcement Directorate on March 9.
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