New Delhi:
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in a corruption case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that there were around 300 witnesses to be examined by the CBI in the matter, and the trial is yet to commence. The court considered that Dhall has been in jail for over one year and that other accused individuals have been granted bail.
The apex court granted relief to Dhall, subject to the terms and conditions set by the trial court. Dhall had moved the apex court challenging the high court’s June 4 verdict, which refused to grant him bail in the case. He was arrested by the CBI in April last year in connection with the case.
Dhall is also an accused in separate cases linked to the alleged scam being probed by both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The excise policy scam has garnered significant media attention due to its implications on the regulatory framework for alcohol distribution in the country. It has led to the questioning of various officials and businesspersons, with allegations of collusion and misuse of authority for financial gains. The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather evidence against those involved.
As the trial progresses, it could lead to further revelations and potentially implicate more individuals connected to the alleged corruption.
