Delhi HC denies Sisodia's interim bail, allowed to meet wife
What's the story
The Delhi High Court on Monday denied interim bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia. However, the court allowed Sisodia to visit his ailing wife Seema under police custody on a convenient day between 10:00am and 5:00pm. During this period, Sisodia cannot interact with anyone else except his family members, per the court.
Order
'Very hard to grant bail to Sisodia': HC
Hearing Sisodia's bail plea, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma ordered, "This court finds itself very hard to persuade to grant bail to Manish Sisodia. However, we direct that he be taken to the residence or the hospital where Mrs. Sisodia is." The court further directed the Delhi Police to ensure that he doesn't interact with media, use a mobile phone, or use the internet.
Details
Sisodia's wife be granted best possible medical treatment: Justice Sharma
Justice Sharma pronounced the decision two days after reserving it on Saturday. He also directed authorities to facilitate the best possible medical treatment for Sisodia's wife. "This court would direct that the best treatment should be provided to Mrs Sisodia. This Court would suggest that Mrs. Sisodia be examined by a medical board constituted by the AIIMS," he said.
History
Sisodia couldn't meet his wife on Saturday
Reportely, the AAP leader could not meet his ailing wife on Saturday after her health worsened and she had to be hospitalized. A day earlier, the HC allowed him to meet her on Saturday after getting interim relief. However, before he could reach home, her health deteriorated, and she was reportedly taken to a hospital immediately.
Case
What is the case against Sisodia
Sisodia was arrested on February 26 by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for his suspected role in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case. He has remained in custody since then. On March 9, he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the same case. The Delhi High Court refused him bail yet again in the CBI case last week.