Delhi HC Grants Bail to Arun Ramchandra Pillai in Excise Policy Scam Case

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Hyderabad businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai in a money-laundering case connected to the Delhi excise policy scam. The case involves alleged irregularities and corruption in the implementation of the excise policy, with several prominent figures, including politicians, implicated.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai in relation to a money-laundering case tied to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna announced the decision, saying, ''Bail granted,'' thus providing the accused with relief.

Pillai, who was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 6, is believed to be involved in irregularities that surfaced while modifying the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The ED and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) claim that undue favours were given to licence holders.

(With inputs from agencies.)