Amidst Money Laundering Charges, Court Allows AAP's Sanjay Singh To File Rajya Sabha Nomination

In a recent development, a court has granted permission to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh, who is arrested in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise scam, to physically visit the returning officer for the Rajya Sabha election as reported by The New Indian Express.

Special Judge M K Nagpal, who had previously allowed Singh to sign certain documents related to his re-nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls, issued the directive based on an application filed by the politician.

The court ordered Tihar jail authorities to produce Singh before the returning officer on 8 and 10 January for the submission and scrutiny of his nomination papers.

Singh's current term as a Member of the Rajya Sabha is set to expire on 27 January 2024, and the returning officer has already issued a notice for the election to the seat.

The Enforcement Directorate had arrested Singh in October, alleging his involvement in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22, benefiting certain liquor entities for monetary considerations.

Singh has denied the charges, while AAP claims its leaders are being targeted for political reasons.