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Delhi Court Rejects Bail for Ex-AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA Case

Special Judge Dig Vijay Singh emphasized that audio transcripts suggesting a criminal alliance with Kapil Sangwan pose a grave threat to the ongoing investigation.

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Overview

  • On May 27, a Delhi court dismissed former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan’s second bail application under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.
  • The court cited recorded conversations indicating active collaboration between Balyan and gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu.
  • Delhi Police argued that releasing Balyan at this stage could enable witness tampering and evidence destruction.
  • Special Public Prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh highlighted allegations that Balyan provided financial support to syndicate members to help them evade arrest.
  • A supplementary chargesheet filed on May 1 named Balyan and three others under MCOCA sections 3 and 4 for extortion facilitation.