The Delhi High Court has granted bail to businessmen Amit Arora and Amandeep Singh Dhall, marking the release of all accused in a money laundering case tied to the controversial Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate are investigating this case, which has seen several high-profile figures, including AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, also granted bail. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna noted the complexity of the case, highlighting the vast amount of evidence and witnesses involved. The court affirmed the principle that everyone has the right to liberty before being proven guilty, setting bail as the standard expectation unless otherwise justified. Conditions for Arora and Dhall include restrictions on leaving the country and tampering with evidence.
On September 17, 2023, the Delhi High Court granted bail to businessmen Amit Arora and Amandeep Singh Dhall in connection with a money laundering case linked to an excise policy scandal. With this decision, all accused in the Enforcement Directorate’s case, including key figures in a larger corruption investigation led by the Central Bureau of Investigation, have now received bail.
The case revolves around alleged irregularities connected to the now-defunct Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. Prominent leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, as well as K Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, were arrested but have since been released on bail.
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna highlighted that the case involves an extensive amount of documentation – about 69,000 pages – and numerous witnesses. She pointed out that other accused individuals had been given bail under similar circumstances, emphasizing the importance of personal liberty as stated in the Constitution. The court imposed certain conditions on Arora and Dhall, such as not leaving the country without permission and refraining from tampering with evidence.
This ruling reflects an ongoing trend where multiple defendants in high-profile corruption cases are being granted bail, raising discussions on the legal principles surrounding pre-trial incarceration.
Tags: Delhi High Court, bail news, money laundering case, Enforcement Directorate, Aam Aadmi Party, excise policy scandal.
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What is the Excise policy case about?
The Excise policy case involves allegations of corruption and irregularities in the liquor licensing process in Delhi. -
Who are Amit Arora and AS Dhall?
Amit Arora and AS Dhall are businessmen who were arrested in connection with the Excise policy case and were recently granted bail by the Delhi High Court. -
Why did the Delhi High Court grant them bail?
The Delhi High Court granted bail after considering various factors, including the nature of the allegations and the period they spent in custody. -
What does bail mean in this context?
Bail allows the accused to be released from custody while they await trial, making it easier for them to prepare their defense. - What does this mean for the ongoing investigation?
The granting of bail does not stop the investigation; it continues, and the legal process will proceed as usual.
