Delhi HC Eases Bail Conditions For Businessman Amandeep Singh Dhal In Liquor Policy Case

The Delhi High Court has eased the bail conditions for businessman Amandeep Singh Dhal in the Delhi liquor policy money laundering case. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna modified the earlier order, which required Dhal to appear before the investigating officer every Monday.

The court had initially imposed strict conditions while granting bail. During the bail hearing, advocate Vivek Gurnani, representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleged that Dhal tried to influence witnesses during his custody. The ED claimed to have strong digital evidence and witness statements linking Dhal to the crime.

Allegations Against Amandeep Singh Dhal

The ED arrested Dhal on March 1, 2023, for his alleged role in the Delhi liquor policy money laundering case. Authorities accused him of conspiring with others to revise the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, providing undue benefits to license holders. Dhal, director of Budraco Sales Private Limited, was allegedly involved in drafting the controversial policy.

While granting bail, the High Court had directed Dhal to appear before investigators every Monday, avoid tampering with evidence, and not threaten witnesses. However, the court has now relieved him of the weekly appearance requirement. Earlier, the Supreme Court granted him bail in a related CBI case after 557 days in custody.

The bench led by Justice Suryakant noted that the trial had not started, and statements of the 300 witnesses were yet to be recorded. Other accused in the case, including former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, have also secured bail.

The ED and CBI continue to investigate alleged irregularities in the Delhi liquor policy.

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