Supreme Court's Bail to Manish Sisodia: A Victory of Truth

The Supreme Court granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases related to the Delhi excise policy scam. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hailed the verdict as a 'victory of truth.' Sisodia had been in custody for 17 months without trial.

In a crucial ruling, the Supreme Court has granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia, marking what Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann described as a 'victory of truth.'

Sisodia, embroiled in corruption and money laundering cases stemming from the controversial Delhi excise policy scam, had been held in custody for 17 months.

The apex court noted the prolonged custody and the fact that the trial had not yet commenced, thereby depriving Sisodia of his right to a speedy trial.

(With inputs from agencies.)