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The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall, who was arrested in April 2022 in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. This decision comes after Dhall spent over a year in jail, challenging the high court's June 4 verdict that refused to grant him bail. The Supreme Court, recognizing the length of Dhall's detention and considering that other accused in the case have already been granted bail, granted the relief to him, subject to the conditions set by the trial court.
The court's decision acknowledges the significant progress made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its investigation. The CBI has identified and examined approximately 300 witnesses in relation to the alleged scam. However, the trial itself is yet to commence. This suggests that while substantial investigation work has been done, the legal process is still in its early stages.
The case involves allegations of corruption and irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy in Delhi. The investigation led by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered multiple cases linked to the alleged scam, with Dhall being an accused in several of them. The Supreme Court's decision to grant him bail indicates that the court acknowledges the need to balance the rights of the accused with the need for a fair and efficient judicial process.
Source: Supreme Court Grants Bail To Businessman In Liquor Policy Case