The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to judicial custody till 20 March in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy of Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
Sisodia will be lodged in Delhi’s Tihar jail. The Special Judge MK Nagpal on Monday sent Sisodia to Judicial Custody for 14 days after noting that CBI didn’t demand further Custody of him at this time, but it may be sought later if required.
Meanwhile, the court allowed Sisodia to have medicines prescribed in his MLC conducted by CBI officials.
Sisodia’s lawyer sought the court’s permission for him to carry a pair of spectacles, a diary, a pen, and a copy of The Gita during the judicial custody period. The court has granted the permission.
As requested by Sisodia’s side, the court also directed the Jail superintendent to consider the request of keeping the accused in the vipassana cell/ Meditation cell.
During the hearing, the CBI stated that he did not support the investigation, which terrified the witnesses.His party and leaders are politicizing the matter, and various important witnesses are to be examined. On the last date, the Court issued notice to CBI on bail moved by Sisodia and listed the matter for March 10, 2023. Earlier, Sisodia himself submitted in the court that CBI officials are “taking care of me, treating me respectfully and giving all things and not using any third degree.
But they are making me to sit so long 9-10 hours daily and asking the same questions again and again… it not less not mental harassment.” On this the Court directed CBI not to ask repetitive questions.
