This Article is From Feb 27, 2023

Highlights: Manish Sisodia Sent To CBI Custody For 5 Days In Delhi Liquor Policy Case

Manish Sisodia Arrest Highlights: The Aam Aadmi Party leaders and workers are protesting near the BJP offices in Delhi amid tight security.

Manish Sisodia Arrested: Aam Aadmi Party leaders and workers protest nationwide

New Delhi:

The Aam Aadmi Party leaders and workers are protesting near the BJP offices in Delhi amid tight security, day after the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy case.

Mr Sisodia reached the Rouse Avenue court and was produced before Judge MK Nagpal.

The CBI court granted five days of custody of Manish Sisodia till March 4.

Delhi Police has erected barricades on several roads leading to DDU Marg where both the BJP headquarters and the AAP office are located.

Protests were also organised in several other states across the country. Many protesting AAP workers were detained by the police.

Here are the LIVE updates on Manish Sisodia's arrest:

Feb 27, 2023 20:07 (IST)

Feb 27, 2023 18:02 (IST)
"It's a political case, he is a political victim. We still have faith in the judiciary, this case will not stand in court," Manish Sisodia's lawyers said.

We will hopefully get him bail on March 4. The remand was given on only one point that the CBI needs more time to question Mr Sisodia because he didn't cooperate yesterday, they added.
Feb 27, 2023 17:25 (IST)
Manish Sisodia sent to CBI custody for 5 days in liquor policy case.
Feb 27, 2023 17:20 (IST)
"BJP Is Jealous Of AAP's Achievements, Growing Popularity": Sanjay Singh

"The BJP is jealous of the achievements and growing popularity of the Aam Aadmi Party...I had said yesterday that it is the height of dictatorship and I repeat that statement again. But people are watching everything and they will ensure justice. This dictatorship will end soon," Sanjay Singh said.
Feb 27, 2023 17:16 (IST)
"Aam Aadmi Party Was Born Out Of Movements": Sanjay Singh

"The Aam Aadmi Party was born out of movements, we aren't scared of going to jail, Sanjay Singh said.
Feb 27, 2023 16:18 (IST)
Judge M K Nagpal reserves his order on the plea after hearing arguments from the CBI and Mr Sisodia's counsel.
Feb 27, 2023 16:11 (IST)
"Everything Has To Be Done With Permission Of Lt Governor": Manish Sisodia's Lawyer

"As per Article 293 A, the government can't do anything. Everything has to be done with the permission of the Lt Governor. Even the 12% margin clause was part of the note that was sent to the Lt Governor and it was cleared without any objection. The agency wants to go behind what an elected government ought to do" Mr Sisodia's lawyer said.
Feb 27, 2023 16:07 (IST)
"The grounds given in the arrest memo or the remand application can't be the ground for police remand," Mr Kishnan said.
Feb 27, 2023 16:06 (IST)
"Lt Governor gave a nod for the policy in May last year. The CBI is trying to hide the suggestions Lt Governor gave and even those were accepted before implementation, Mr Sisodia's lawyer said.
Feb 27, 2023 15:56 (IST)
"Arrest Of Manish Sisodia Disheartening, Disappointing": Jharkhand Chief Minister

Feb 27, 2023 15:48 (IST)
"BJP Constantly Attacking Autonomy Of Constitutional Institutions": Tejashwi Yadav

Feb 27, 2023 15:46 (IST)
"As far as cooperation goes, I appeared when I was summoned. Searches were conducted," Mr Krishnan said.

"Where is the case that I didn't cooperate? Just because I didn't answer the way they wanted? he added.
Feb 27, 2023 15:42 (IST)
"Custody Can't Be Granted As I Didn't Self Incriminate": Manish Sisodia

"There can't be self incrimination, custody cannot be granted because I did not self incriminates. Someone not answering a question cannot be ground for custody," Mr Krishnan appearing for Manish Sisodia said.
Feb 27, 2023 15:38 (IST)
The CBI claims that I was not able to explain the changes to the policy. Is that ground for remand? Mr Sisodia's lawyer said.

"He was summoned thrice and he appeared twice. CBI alleges that I was concealing true facts of the case. Their case is that I did not confess. That's their case. They expect me to answer the way they want," he added.
Feb 27, 2023 15:36 (IST)
"I'm A Minister, Can't Give My Phone For Second-Hand Use": Manish Sisodi'a Lawyer

"CBI is showing call logs, but show us any phone calls to me, they are alleging that I destroyed my phone. I'm a minister. I can't give my phone for second-hand use. It will have confidential data and it can't be ground," Mr Sisodia's lawyer said.
Feb 27, 2023 15:30 (IST)
Mr Sisodia gave evasive replies during questioning on the GoM note that was recovered from his computer, says CBI.
Feb 27, 2023 15:26 (IST)
Manish Sisodia is accused number 1 in the first information report (FIR). Investigation revealed that Mr Sisodia removed the opinion of the legal expert from draft notice, says CBI.
Feb 27, 2023 15:23 (IST)
CBI seeks five day custody of Manish Sisodia
Feb 27, 2023 15:18 (IST)
Manish Sisodia presented before the court, hearing begins.
Feb 27, 2023 15:12 (IST)
Manish Sisodia enters Rouse Avenue Court. He will be produced in the court of Judge MK Nagpal shortly
Feb 27, 2023 14:53 (IST)
Senior Advocates Mohit Mathur and Dayan Krishnan will represent Manish Sisodia
Feb 27, 2023 14:51 (IST)
Manish Sisodia Leaves CBI Office, Being Taken To Rouse Avenue Court


Feb 27, 2023 14:50 (IST)
AAP Workers And Supporters Protest In Odisha
Feb 27, 2023 14:31 (IST)
"Here To Ask PM Modi To Arrest Us As Well": AAP Leader In Handcuffs Tells NDTV
"Fake cases" are filed against AAP leaders everyday without any proof, AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj told NDTV on Monday. "Since arrests are being made by central agencies without any proof, we (AAP leaders) are here to request PM Modi to arrest us all as well, " Mr Bharadwaj who wore handcuffs while protesting said.

Feb 27, 2023 14:28 (IST)
"Central Agencies Filing Fake Cases Against AAP Leaders Everyday": Saurabh Bharadwaj To NDTV
"Central Agencies Filing Fake Cases Against AAP Leaders Everyday": Saurabh Bharadwaj To NDTV
Feb 27, 2023 14:22 (IST)
AAP Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj Protests While Wearing Handcuffs
Feb 27, 2023 14:17 (IST)
Feb 27, 2023 14:12 (IST)
Manish Sisodia To Leave CBI Office At 2.30 PM, Will Be Produced In Rouse Avenue Court
Arrested AAP leader Manish Sisodia will leave the CBI office in Delhi at 2.30 pm to be produced in Rouse Avenue Court. Mr Sisodia's medical examination by AIIMS doctors has been completed.
Feb 27, 2023 14:09 (IST)
Delhi Police detain AAP workers protesting near BJP headquarters
Feb 27, 2023 13:53 (IST)
Feb 27, 2023 13:52 (IST)
AAP Workers Begin Protest Near BJP Headquarters In Delhi
AAP leaders and workers are protesting outside their party headquarters in Delhi after police barricades blocked them from moving the protest outside the BJP office. Rapid Action Force and police personnel have been deployed outside the BJP headquarters situated a few meters away from the AAP office.

Feb 27, 2023 13:34 (IST)
Feb 27, 2023 13:09 (IST)
AAP Punjab Workers Protest In Chandigarh
Feb 27, 2023 12:54 (IST)
AAP Workers Protest In Bengaluru
Feb 27, 2023 12:53 (IST)
Police Have Arrested Our Workers Protesting In Bhopal, Says AAP
Feb 27, 2023 12:39 (IST)
AAP Workers In Bhopal Raise Slogans Against Manish Sisodia's Arrest
Feb 27, 2023 12:15 (IST)
Feb 27, 2023 12:11 (IST)
Feb 27, 2023 12:11 (IST)
Manish Sisodia May Be Produced Before The Court Via Video Conferencing
The CBI may produce Manish Sisodia in court via video conferencing today, sources say. The final decision on whether the deputy chief minister will be physically taken to Rouse Avenue court or produced virtually through video conferencing will reportedly be taken around 1 PM today.
Feb 27, 2023 11:54 (IST)
"BJP Against Education": Akhilesh Yadav's Tweet On Manish Sisodia's Arrest
"By arresting Manish Sisodia ji, who brought revolutionary changes in the field of education in Delhi, BJP has proved that BJP is not only against education but also against the future of the children of Delhi. The people of Delhi will respond to this by defeating the BJP in all the seven seats in the next Lok Sabha elections," he tweeted.


Feb 27, 2023 11:44 (IST)
Feb 27, 2023 11:35 (IST)
All AAP Leaders Released Day After Detention: Delhi Police Sources
Delhi Police sources say that all Aam Admi Party leaders who were detained yesterday have been released after the CBI arrested senior AAP leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Feb 27, 2023 11:23 (IST)
AIIMS Doctors Reach CBI Headquarters
Team of AIIMS doctors has reached CBI headquarters for Manish Sisodia's medical assessment.
Feb 27, 2023 11:21 (IST)
AIIMS Panel To Conduct Manish Sisodia's Medical Assessment
Medical examination of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will be conducted around 11:30 am inside CBI headquarters by AIIMS doctors due to security reasons.
Feb 27, 2023 11:10 (IST)
Feb 27, 2023 11:09 (IST)
Manish Sisodia, CBI, Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Deleted File, Officer's Account: What Led To Manish Sisodia's Arrest
A digital device seized from Delhi excise department led the CBI to unearth the alleged role of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case, sources from the agency have said.
Feb 27, 2023 09:00 (IST)
Protests Expected Outside CBI Office, BJP Headquarters In Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party's national General Secretary Sandeep Pathak said that they will protest across the country today. Delhi police have deployed forces in several parts of the national capital, including the CBI headquarters where Mr Sisodia is being held.

AAP is also planning to stage a protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party Headquarters at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in the national capital at around 12 pm today.

Feb 27, 2023 08:58 (IST)
What's The Delhi Liquor Scam? A 10-Point Explainer
Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in connection with the capital's now-scrapped liquor sales policy, thrusting the case into the spotlight once again.
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