Delhi excise policy case: Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended till Apr 3

The former deputy chief minister is currently in Enforcement Directorate's custody, which, if not extended further, will end on March 22.

Published on: Mar 20, 2023, 14:56:29 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday extended Manish Sisodia's judicial custody by 14 days, till April 3, in the alleged excise policy ‘scam,’ news agency ANI has reported. This means that the jailed AAP leader, who is in Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s custody till March 22, will again be sent to judicial custody if there is no further extension to his ED remand.

Delhi former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia was arrested on March 9 by ED (Twitter Photo)

On March 6, the court had remanded Sisodia to judicial custody till March 20. Delhi's former deputy chief minister, who resigned as a minister on Feb 28, two days after he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the excise policy case, was arrested by ED on March 9, on the eve of his bail plea hearing against the CBI arrest. He was sent to ED's custody till March 17, which was later extended till March 22.

Also Read: Whole world knows Sisodia is stuck in fake case, says Delhi CM

Both Sisodia and the AAP have strongly denied any wrongdoing, and accused the BJP-led central government of ‘misusing’ central agencies to harass opposition leaders, including Sisodia.

Also Read: CBI now books Manish Sisodia in Delhi ‘snooping’ case

On March 5, several opposition leaders, including Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, in a joint letter to prime minister Narendra Modi, denounced both Sisodia's arrest, and the Centre's alleged ‘misuse’ of investigative agencies against members of opposition parties.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated with all top Cities including, Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and more across India. Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News along with Delhi Election 2025 and Delhi Election Result 2025 Live, New Delhi Election Result Live, Kalkaji Election Result Live at Hindustan Times.