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New Delhi: Former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia was produced in Rouse Avenue Court today in the alleged scam in Delhi Liquor Policy. The court has extended the judicial custody of Sisodia and other accused till May 30. The court has adjourned the debate on charges in the CBI case related to Delhi Excise Policy to May 30. Manish Sisodia and other accused in custody were produced through video conferencing from jail.
What is Delhi liquor policy
During the Corona period, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of Delhi had implemented ‘Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22’ (Delhi Liquor Policy 2021-22). There were complaints of alleged irregularities in the implementation of this liquor policy following which the Lieutenant Governor recommended a CBI investigation. With this, Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 (Delhi Liquor Policy 2021-22) came under question. However, the new liquor policy was later canceled amid allegations of irregularities in its formulation and implementation.
How investigation started
In August 2022, the CBI registered an FIR against 15 accused in this case for alleged violation of rules and procedural irregularities in the New Liquor Policy. The ED later started investigating a money laundering case under PMLA in connection with the case registered by the CBI.
ED and CBI are separately investigating the alleged scam in the New Liquor Policy of Delhi Government. The ED is investigating allegations of money laundering in the formulation and implementation of the policy. At the same time, the CBI investigation focuses on the alleged irregularities that occurred while making the policy.
