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The top court said merely because some lobby or pressure groups had sought a certain policy change does not imply there was corruption or commission of crime unless an element of bribery was involved.

SC remarked that the case will flatten in the trial court when the two questions will be asked in the cross-examination by the defence lawyer raising doubt on the evidence.

In the previous hearing, Singhvi informed the court that there was urgency in the matter as Sisodia was seeking interim bail due to his wife's serious health condition

"She has appeared twice. If she is busy, we will extend the date by another 10 days," submitted Additional Solicitor General SV Raju.

Initially, a bench consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N. Bhatti mentioned that it might consider the pleas for a hearing either later in the day or on a different date.

On Tuesday, the judge had allowed an application moved by Sisodia seeking to release money from his MLA fund for developmental work in his constituency Patparganj.

We are proud of Manish Sisodia. He worries about the people of his constituency even while being in jail, Kejriwal said in a post on X

Kejriwal, who turned 55, also asked everyone to take a pledge to lay the foundation for a strong India.

The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N. Bhatti ordered to re-list the case for hearing on interim relief and the regular bail application on September 4 while adjourning the matter.

Noting that the duo did not play any role in the formulation or implementation of the policy, Special Judge M K Nagpal granted relief to the two

The CBI has made Sisodia accused number one in its FIR

Seema Sisodia was already taken to the hospital, before the arrival of her husband

Manish Sisodia has been directed not to interact with the media in any manner and not to meet anyone else except his family

Sarath Chandra Reddy is the second person to become an approver. Last November, liquor businessman and accused in the case, Dinesh Arora turned approver.

Proceeds of Crime was generated through credit notes, hawala channel and direct kickbacks.

The source said Sisodia was only using WhatsApp, while his PA was using the regular cell phone number

Sisodia moved regular and interim bail pleas both in the Delhi High Court. He had moved interim bail on the basis of his wife's illness and sought six weeks' bail in that.

The Central Bureau of Investigation learnt that Sisodia had been using three different mobile phones between January 1, 2020 and August 19, 2022.

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma issued notice on Sisodia's bail plea and another application seeking interim bail on the ground of his wife's ill-health

Special Judge M.K. Nagpal had also said that the purported medical condition of Sisodia's wife was not a reason to grant him bail in this case.