GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 5th Jan. A court in Delhi has granted permission to AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who is currently in jail on charges of money laundering related to the alleged Delhi excise scam, to sign forms and documents for his renomination to the Rajya Sabha.
Special Judge M K Nagpal issued the order in response to an application filed by Singh. He stated that his current term as a member of the Rajya Sabha is ending on January 27, and the Returning Officer has already issued a notice on January 2 for the election and submission of nominations by January 9.
The application requested the Tihar Jail Superintendent to allow Singh to sign the necessary documents.
The judge’s order, passed on Thursday, stated, “If the documents are presented by the accused’s counsel to the jail authorities on January 6, 2024, the jail superintendent must ensure that the accused’s signatures are permitted on the said documents. Additionally, Singh should be allowed to meet his counsel for half an hour to discuss the filing of the nomination.”
Singh was arrested by the anti-money laundering agency on October 4. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused him of playing a significant role in the creation and implementation of the now-defunct excise policy, which allegedly provided financial benefits to specific liquor manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Singh has vehemently denied these allegations.
