Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh was granted bail by the Supreme Court in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise scam. He walked out of jail amidst a warm reception but emphasized the ongoing struggle of the party.
Sanjay Singh’s Release and Statement:
- Sanjay Singh, greeted by supporters, stressed the need for AAP to persist in its efforts despite his release.
- He highlighted that other senior AAP leaders like Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Satyendra Jain remained incarcerated.
Conditions of Bail:
- While granting bail, the court imposed certain conditions.
- These included refraining from tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses.
- Sanjay Singh was required to provide a bail bond of ₹2 lakh and a surety bond of the same amount, arranged by his wife.
- Additional conditions included keeping Google location services active, surrendering his passport, and remaining available for investigation.
Mandates from the Court:
- The judge directed Sanjay Singh to maintain communication with the investigating officer.
- He was mandated to share detailed itineraries and join the investigation as necessary.
Media Restrictions:
- As per a Supreme Court condition, Sanjay Singh was prohibited from speaking to the media regarding his involvement in the case.
Case Background:
- Sanjay Singh’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) occurred in October, following an investigation into the alleged Delhi excise scam.
- The case stemmed from an FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which alleged irregularities in the framing and execution of the excise policy, favoring license holders in exchange for financial benefits.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What event led to Sanjay Singh’s release from jail?
- A) The Supreme Court granting him bail
- B) The conclusion of the trial
- C) A presidential pardon
- D) None of the above
- Answer: A) The Supreme Court granting him bail
- Who greeted Sanjay Singh upon his release from jail?
- A) Government officials
- B) Large crowds and supporters
- C) No one, he left quietly
- D) Political opponents
- Answer: B) Large crowds and supporters
- What did Sanjay Singh emphasize upon his release?
- A) The need for a party celebration
- B) The importance of continuing the party’s struggle
- C) His intention to retire from politics
- D) The need for immediate resignation of party leaders
- Answer: B) The importance of continuing the party’s struggle
- What were some conditions imposed on Sanjay Singh’s bail?
- A) Surrendering his social media accounts
- B) Refraining from contact with family members
- C) Keeping Google location services on and surrendering his passport
- D) None of the above
- Answer: C) Keeping Google location services on and surrendering his passport
- Which investigative agency arrested Sanjay Singh?
- A) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- B) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- C) Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- D) Interpol
- Answer: C) Enforcement Directorate (ED)