Delhi Court Rejects AAP Leader Sanjay Singh’s Bail Plea, Affirms Legitimacy of Case

New Delhi: A Delhi court has dealt a blow to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, denying him bail in the ongoing liquor policy case. The court found merit in the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) claims of Singh’s involvement in alleged money laundering, citing materials linking him to “proceeds of crime.”

Singh’s legal team contends the case is politically driven and lacks a concrete money trail connecting him to the charges. They cast doubt on the reliability of key witness Dinesh Arora, an accused-turned-approver. This development follows the Delhi High Court’s rejection of Singh’s plea against his October arrest by the ED.

The ED’s supplementary chargesheet implicates Singh in conspiracy, money laundering, and aiding other accused. Defence lawyer Mohit Mathur challenged the lack of a clear money trail, questioning Singh’s belated inclusion in the case (only mentioned in the May 4th chargesheet).

Mathur criticized the ED for introducing a new witness (Chandan Reddy) and inconsistencies in its submissions, particularly regarding Singh’s relationships with other accused. Notably, he pointed out the agency’s focus on Singh while excluding former Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, also from AAP, with flowcharts failing to connect Singh to Sisodia or other accused.

The case hinges on two key arguments: the alleged money trail and potential political motivations for the charges. Legal proceedings continue, with both sides aiming to convince the court of their respective narratives.