Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Supreme Court Scrutinizes Critical Legal and Investigative Aspects

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the agencies investigating the Delhi liquor policy case, raising doubts about the strength of their case. These queries emerged during the bail hearings of AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who faces allegations in a money laundering and corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has emphasized its commitment to ensuring justice in the liquor policy case. However, the court expressed reservations about the admissibility of WhatsApp messages submitted by the CBI as evidence and the fact that the accused had communicated through the Signal app, which cannot be traced.

The court also questioned the legality of challenging a policy decision in the manner presented, referring to the contentious Delhi excise policy. AAP MP Sanjay Singh was arrested by the ED on Wednesday on charges of receiving substantial kickbacks from the accused-turned-approver Dinesh Arora.

The ED has claimed that AAP utilized Rs 100 crore received as kickbacks from various stakeholders for its campaign in the 2022 Goa Assembly elections. This case continues to unfold, with critical legal and investigative aspects under scrutiny.