Considering making AAP an accused in alleged liquor policy scam case: ED, CBI to SC

Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju, appearing for probe agencies, on Monday told the Supreme Court that they are contemplating making the Aam Aadmi Party an accused in the alleged liquor policy irregularities cases.

ASG Raju's submission came while probe agencies-- Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)-- were opposing the bail plea of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the case.

ASG Raju apprised these to the bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, who are hearing Manish Sisodia's bail plea.

He said that he has instructions that the agencies are considering making AAP an accused, and they may invoke legal provisions and section 70 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The SC has sought to know from the CBI and ED whether they be separate offences for CBI and ED and asked the lawyer to give further updates on Tuesday and posted the matter for tomorrow for further hearing.

During the hearing, the court remarked that the argument on the issue of framing of charges has not started yet.

The court remarked that they cannot keep Sisodia behind bars for an infinite period and also chargesheet in the matter has been filed.