Excise policy trial: Delhi HC bail for 2 more accused in ED case

In Arora’s case, the court took into account his medical condition. It went on to observe, “Insofar as the role of the applicant (Arora) in the present case is concerned, he stands on a better footing than the other co-accused, who have been recently granted bail.”

Noting that Dhall satisfies the condition of triple test – he is unlikely to tamper with evidence as most of the ED’s evidence is documentary in nature, he is not a flight risk, has deep roots in the society and is unlikely to influence witnesses – the court of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna granted him bail.

Dhall was arrested on March 1, 2023, by the ED and was arraigned as an accused in the third supplementary chargesheet. The ED had alleged that Brindco got profits worth Rs 179.3 crore as a result of conspiracy by Dhall with AAP’s communication in charge and co-accused in the case, Vijay Nair and the ‘South Group’ (business persons from South India).

Meanwhile, Arora was arrested on November 29, 2022, and was arraigned as an accused in the supplementary chargesheet filed by ED on January 6, 2023.