ED to File Charges Against AAP for Money Laundering in Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Case
New Delhi:
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to file charges against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Delhi liquor policy scam case, accusing them of money laundering. This move comes after a recent reference by the Supreme Court. The ED has claimed that the AAP is the beneficiary of the black money involved in the case.
The Supreme Court questioned why the AAP had not been charged in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case, considering its alleged involvement in money laundering. The question was raised during the bail petition hearing of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. A bench of Supreme Court judges, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice SV Bhatti, presided over the case.
Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it is believed that a political party has benefited from the Delhi Liquor Policy scam. However, no charges have been brought against this political party, despite being made a party in the case. The Supreme Court sought clarification on this matter.
The Additional Solicitor General SV Raju is expected to respond to the Supreme Court’s query on Thursday. Manish Sisodia, who was arrested by the CBI on February 26 in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, also faced arrest by the ED on March 9 after questioning at Tihar Jail. The case was registered following allegations of corruption in the Delhi government’s liquor policy, which eventually led to its withdrawal. The CBI investigation revealed interference with spirit companies in setting the policy, resulting in significant profits for these companies.
Conclusion:
In light of the ongoing investigation, the ED is seeking legal advice in order to name the AAP as a defendant in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case. The Supreme Court’s query raises concerns regarding the lack of charges against a political party believed to be benefiting from money laundering activities. The response of the Additional Solicitor General on the matter is awaited.
NEW DELHI: ED to file charges against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for money laundering in Delhi liquor policy scam case. ED sought legal advice on filing charges in AAP’s name. ED’s move comes after the Supreme Court’s reference. ED claims Aam Aadmi Party is the beneficiary of the black money case. Yesterday, the Supreme Court asked why the AAP was not charged in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case if it was benefiting from money laundering.
The Supreme Court’s question was to the ED while considering the bail petition filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Manish Sisodia approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in CBI and ED cases related to the Delhi liquor policy scandal. The case was heard by a bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice SV Bhatti of the Supreme Court.
“According to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the benefit of the Delhi Liquor Policy scam is said to have gone to a political party. However, no charges have been brought against this politician and he has been made a party in the case. What is the answer to this? The Supreme Court asked if the political party is not the beneficiary according to what you say.
Additional Solicitor General SV Raju will respond to this on Thursday. Manish Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26 in the Delhi liquor policy case. The Enforcement Directorate also arrested Manish Sisodia in the same case on March 9 after hours of interrogation at Tihar Jail. The case was registered in the context of allegations of corruption related to the Delhi government’s liquor policy and the CBI began an investigation. The government then had to withdraw the liquor policy. The CBI had found that there was interference with the spirits companies in formulating the spirits policy and that there was a situation where the companies were getting a profit of 12%.
English Summary: AAP To Be Named Defendant In Liquor Policy Case? Probe Agency Seeks Legal Advice
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