AAP MP Sanjay Singh granted bail by Supreme Court in Delhi excise policy and PMLA case after ED’s approval

NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: Supporters of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) carry the pictures of Arvind Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister and the party's leader as they celebrate at the party headquarters after winning the elections on February 11, 2020 in Delhi, India. The ruling AAP was set to retain power in India's national capital for a third time as it won 62 of the 70 seats in the Legislative Assembly elections that were held on February 8 following a heated campaign. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the mandate was proof of people's trust in his party and its efficient governance. The right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party, which rules at the Centre and had been accused by the AAP of trying to woo voters by raking up the ongoing protests by Indian Muslims over a controversial citizenship amendment law, could manage to win just seven seats. (Photo by Yawar Nazir/ Getty Images)

AAP MP Sanjay Singh granted bail by Supreme Court in Delhi excise policy and PMLA case after ED’s approval After six months in jail, Rajya Sabha MP and AAP leader Sanjay Singh has been granted bail by the Supreme Court in a high-profile case involving Delhi excise policy and PMLA violations. Enforcement Directorate (ED) approved Singh’s release due to exculpatory statements and lack of money recovery, raising questions about the necessity of asset attachment in bribery cases. Explore the details of Singh’s case, his political activities during bail, and the implications of this significant development.

In a recent turn of events, Sanjay Singh, the Rajya Sabha MP and AAP leader, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court after spending six months in jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy and PMLA case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) did not oppose Singh’s release, pointing to exculpatory statements from an approver and the lack of money recovery.

Singh’s arrest stemmed from allegations of receiving Rs. 2 crores from a businessman’s employee, Dinesh Arora. Interestingly, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also detained in Tihar jail as part of the same case.

During his bail period, Singh is allowed to partake in political activities but is restricted from making any public statements regarding the case. This comes after the Delhi High Court had previously turned down Singh’s bail plea back in February.

The Supreme Court is now questioning the need for the attachment of proceeds of crime in bribery cases under the PMLA Act. The ED has been asked to reconsider Singh’s continued detention due to the lack of substantial evidence and the exculpatory statements provided.

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In a significant development, Singh has been given permission to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections set for January 8, 2024. Surprisingly, Singh took his oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on March 19 while still being incarcerated.

The court acknowledged Singh’s six-month stint in jail and granted him bail under specific terms and conditions outlined by the trial court. Furthermore, the Supreme Court is currently reviewing two special leave petitions challenging Singh’s arrest and remand, along with an application for bail.

Singhvi, representing Singh, stressed the lack of evidence and money recovery, highlighting the pivotal role of “proceeds of crime” in the alleged offense. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving case.

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