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 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 15:46 (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 15:38 (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 15:30 (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
