Recently, Vijay Nair, the former communications in-charge of AAP, was granted interim bail for a duration of two weeks by a Delhi Court in the Delhi excise policy money laundering case. The court cited medical reasons for the decision.

Special Judge M. K. Nagpal of the Rouse Avenue Court provided relief by granting interim bail to Vijay Nair in the Delhi excise policy money laundering case. This decision was made in light of medical reports emphasizing the urgent requirement for medical assistance for Nair.

The judge approved the interim bail, requiring a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh and one surety of the same amount from Vijay Nair. Nonetheless, the court imposed stringent conditions to be adhered to during the period of bail.

The judge explicitly instructed that during the interim bail period, Vijay Nair must abstain from any activities involving the destruction or tampering of evidence, influencing witnesses, or attempting to do so. Furthermore, Nair is strictly prohibited from engaging in any meetings or communications with co-accused individuals, suspects, or witnesses associated with the case.

The court's directive also underscored that Vijay Nair is prohibited from participating in any criminal activities or offenses throughout the interim bail period. The judge issued a caution against the misuse of bail for any purposes other than Nair's medical treatment.

Vijay Nair had been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on November 13, 2022.

Both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have raised allegations of irregularities in the modification of the Delhi Excise Policy 2020-21. These include accusations of extending undue favors to license holders, waiving or reducing license fees, and extending licenses without the necessary approval from competent authorities.

The prosecution argues that those benefitting from the modifications diverted illegitimate gains to the accused officials and manipulated entries in their financial records to avoid detection. As the case continues to develop, Nair's interim bail provides relief on medical grounds, contingent upon his strict adherence to the specified conditions set by the court.