He is being probed by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to the Delhi excise policy case.
The accused officials are alleged to have tweaked the excise policy to benefit certain liquor sellers.
Pertinently, Sisodia was earlier denied bail by the Supreme Court on October 30, 2023.
At the time, however, the apex court had said he could file a fresh bail plea if the trial proceeded at a snail's pace.
Jain referred to the said observation of the Supreme Court today and argued that Sisodia cannot be jailed indefinitely while the trial remains pending.
Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023. He is being probed by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to the Delhi excise policy case.
The case involves allegations that Delhi government officials had connived to grant liquor licenses to certain traders in exchange for bribes. The accused officials are alleged to have tweaked the excise policy to benefit certain liquor sellers.
Pertinently, Sisodia was earlier denied bail by the Supreme Court on October 30, 2023. At the time, however, the apex court had said he could file a fresh bail plea if the trial proceeded at a snail's pace.
Jain referred to the said observation of the Supreme Court today and argued that Sisodia cannot be jailed indefinitely while the trial remains pending.
"At the end, the SC says that it is concerned with the prolonged incarceration.. The SC says that a person can't be forced to have punishment before trial. I can't be held indefinitely. This argument was accepted by the SC. The court says we agree with you... That point was agreed in our favour. In para 29 the SC notes that it is not a case where crores of people have been looted," Jain said.
