Delhi, India, August 9 (HBTV): The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party and former Delhi deputy chief minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia in two cases related to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped 2021-22 excise policy. The Supreme Court said keeping him behind bars in the hope of a speedy trial will deprive him of his fundamental right.     

The apex court said it is high time the courts should realize that bail is the rule and jail is the exception. 

“...Article 21 [of the Constitution guaranteeing speedy justice] applies irrespective of the nature of the crime.”

The court noted that Sisodia has deep roots in society and there is no scope for tampering with evidence, which is largely documentary.    

The court also said it would be open for the agencies to seek bail cancellation in the event any bail condition is violated.