Sisodia bail: Agencies given more time

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the CBI and ED, directing them to file their replies within four days to a bail plea filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, accused in the Delhi liquor case.

- SUCHITRA KALYAN MOHANTY

The ED and CBI, the probe agencies in the Delhi liquor case, sought one more week's time to file a reply to Manish Sisodia's bail plea. However, Justice Swarana Kanta of the Delhi HC granted them only 4 days. The case is scheduled for hearing on Monday.

Although the case was listed for today's hearing, the agencies could not file their replies due to ongoing investigations.

"Investigating Officer is neckdeep in investigation, we have to file a supplementary charge sheet as well," the agencies informed the HC.

Sisodia's counsel, Vivek Jain, opposed the request of the ED and CBI, citing Sisodia's judicial custody and the assurance made by the ED to the Supreme Court regarding the completion of the trial in six months.