Sanjay Singh, an MP from AAP, has taken a step to secure bail from the Delhi High Court concerning a money laundering case associated with the purported Delhi excise policy scam. As of now, Singh remains in judicial custody until January 10, 2024.

It's worth noting that Special Judge M. K. Nagpal of Rouse Avenue Court rejected Singh's bail plea on December 22, 2023.

'There are reasonable grounds for believing that he is guilty of the alleged offence of money laundering," the special judge said.

The trial court judge expressed his prima facie view and said, "The evidence and material show involvement of the applicant in the commission of the alleged offence of money laundering because he is shown to have been, directly or indirectly, involved in the process or activities connected with proceeds of crime generated through the scheduled offences case of CBI."

The court, while denying the bail application, also emphasized that it had been established that bribes were allegedly paid in relation to the formulation of the Delhi excise policy, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.

On December 12, the court postponed its decision on the bail application submitted by the AAP leader. The Special Judge chose to defer the ruling subsequent to listening to arguments presented by Singh's counsel, Senior Advocate Mohit Mathur, and representatives from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Mathur contended that Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP, had not been summoned for questioning by the ED until October 4, 2023, the day of his arrest. The counsel underscored inconsistencies in the statements provided by Dinesh Arora, an accused-turned-approver, in contrast to other witnesses' testimonies.

Mathur stressed the hearsay nature of Arora's statement and raised doubts about its reliability, labeling Arora as a "tainted" witness and a "guilty accomplice." Singh's counsel reiterated that the plea was for bail, not discharge, highlighting the significance of personal liberty as enshrined in the Constitution.

The ED objected to Singh's bail application, arguing that since the investigation was still ongoing, his release might impede the inquiry, lead to tampering with evidence, and potentially influence witnesses. The court directed the ED to submit any written submissions within two days and asked Singh's counsel to file a rejoinder within a day thereafter.

The Enforcement Directorate apprehended Sanjay Singh on October 4, alleging his significant involvement in both formulating and executing the now-defunct excise policy.

According to the ED, the policy was purportedly designed to benefit specific liquor manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers for financial gain. Sanjay Singh has consistently refuted these allegations, maintaining his innocence in the case.