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Manish Sisodia

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Role

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi; senior AAP leader

Status

Released on bail by the Supreme Court on 9 August 2024 after about 17 months in custody; discharged with Kejriwal by a Delhi trial court on 27 February 2026, a discharge the CBI is challenging; no ruling reported

Appears on

The Delhi excise policy case

Last checked

6 Nov 2026 (what this means)

Connections (4)

• Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) / Arrested, 26 February 2023 / Manish SisodiaAllegation
  • The Tribune reports he was arrested by the CBI on 26 February 2023 for his alleged role in the excise policy case and resigned from the Delhi cabinet two days later, and that the ED arrested him in a related money laundering case on 9 March 2023. His counsel told the Supreme Court there was no evidence against him.9 Aug 2024 · The Tribune · Supreme Court grants bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy scam
• Supreme Court of India / Granted bail to, 9 August 2024 / Manish Sisodia
  • A bench led by Justice BR Gavai, with Justice KV Viswanathan, granted bail in the CBI and ED cases, saying that about 17 months in custody without the trial starting had deprived him of his right to a speedy trial. The conditions included a Rs 10 lakh bond with two sureties, surrender of his passport and reporting to the investigating officer every Monday and Thursday.9 Aug 2024 · The Tribune · Supreme Court grants bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy scam
• Manish Sisodia / Discharged by a Delhi trial court, 27 February 2026 / Delhi excise policy case (CBI)
  • Business Standard reports that the court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others, and that the judge said there was no prima facie case against Sisodia and the other accused.27 Feb 2026 · Business Standard · CBI to appeal against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case
• Manish Sisodia / Senior leader of / Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
  • The Tribune describes him as a senior AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister.9 Aug 2024 · The Tribune · Supreme Court grants bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy scam