12-10-2023 : In a recent development in the excise policy case, AAP leader Sanjay Singh has been sent to judicial custody until October 27 by a Delhi court. This decision came following his arrest in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Special Judge M K Nagpal ordered Singh’s transfer to jail after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concluded its custody of him.
During the brief court hearing, the judge issued a directive to Singh, requesting that he refrain from giving speeches on unrelated matters within the courtroom. This instruction was prompted by Singh’s claim that the ED had not taken action on his complaint, specifically targeting industrialist Gautam Adani, who is closely associated with the ruling establishment at the Centre. It’s worth noting that Singh’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been engaged in an ongoing feud with the central government.
The judge emphasized the importance of sticking to the relevant subject matter during court proceedings and warned Singh against introducing unrelated topics, such as Adani and Modi. The judge even suggested that, in case Singh continued to veer off-topic, future appearances might occur via video conferencing.
During his appearance before the court, the Rajya Sabha MP expressed dissatisfaction with the ED’s handling of his custodial interrogation. He asserted that the ED failed to ask him pertinent questions and accused the agency of being unproductive, labeling it an “entertainment department” that propagates falsehoods. He also mentioned that he had provided the ED with a complaint against Adani, but no action had been taken on it.
Sanjay Singh’s arrest by the anti-money laundering agency took place on October 4. The ED has alleged that Singh played a significant role in devising and executing the now-defunct policy, which purportedly favored specific liquor manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in exchange for monetary considerations.