On Tuesday, the Supreme Court extended bail to Sanjay Singh, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP embroiled in a money laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scandal. Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta, and PB Varale presided over the proceedings.
Following thorough deliberation, the apex court granted bail to Singh, emphasizing his release during the ongoing legal proceedings. Notably, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raised no objections to Singh's bail, subject to terms and conditions set by the trial court. The court stressed that this concession should not set a precedent and affirmed Singh's right to engage in political activities.
The bench clarified its stance, stating no commentary on the case's merits had been made, acknowledging the concession made by the ED prior to arguments.
Previously, the Supreme Court had issued notices to the ED, instructing the bail plea to be combined with Singh's petition challenging his arrest and subsequent remand. The bench deemed Singh's earlier petition against the ED's actions as "infructuous" during Tuesday's proceedings.
Sanjay Singh initially sought bail from the Delhi High Court on January 4, after his plea was dismissed by Special Judge MK Nagpal of Rouse Avenue Court on December 22, 2023. Following the Supreme Court's directive, Singh filed a regular bail application before the relevant trial court.
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