Delhi HC Grants Bail To Sameer Mahendru And Chanpreet Singh In liquor Policy Case

Sameer Mahendru and Chanpreet Singh, both lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with the Delhi liquor policy money laundering case, have been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. The court approved their release with certain conditions.

Mahendru’s lawyer argued that he had been in custody for over 22 months, longer than Manish Sisodia, who was granted bail by the Supreme Court after 17 months. The lawyer also pointed out that Mahendru had a stronger case for bail.

Mahendru’s Involvement and Past Case

Sameer Mahendru, Director General of Indo Spirit Company, is a key figure in the liquor business. He was also a CBI witness in a separate case a decade ago, where he testified against a Delhi State Industrial Development Corporation officer. In the current case, he faces allegations of connections with the South Lobby.

Mahendru’s defense argued that Article 21 of the Constitution overrides the conditions of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), making his case stronger for bail.

Chanpreet Singh’s Role and Allegations

Chanpreet Singh, also granted bail, was accused of raising funds for the Aam Aadmi Party during the Goa Assembly elections. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested him on charges of money laundering. The CBI included him in their second supplementary charge sheet, which was acknowledged by the court on August 10, 2023.

Singh is alleged to have facilitated cash for AAP’s campaign during the 2022 Goa Assembly elections. Both Mahendru and Singh’s release marks a significant development in the ongoing Delhi liquor policy case.

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