Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain Summoned by ACB in Corruption Case: Will They Face Jail Again?
- byPranay Jain
- 04 Jun, 2025

Trouble is mounting for senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, as Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has summoned them for questioning in a high-profile corruption case. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools during their tenure.
According to the summons, Satyendar Jain has been called to appear on June 6, while Manish Sisodia is expected to report on June 9.
What Is the Case About?
The corruption case relates to the construction of 12,748 classrooms and semi-permanent structures under the AAP government. An FIR was filed on April 30 based on a report submitted by the Chief Technical Examiner of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), which allegedly found serious financial anomalies in the project.
At the time of the project, Manish Sisodia was overseeing the finance and education departments, while Satyendar Jain was responsible for public works, along with several other key portfolios like health, industry, and urban development.
Suppressed CVC Report Now Becomes Key Evidence
Joint Commissioner Madhur Verma, who heads the ACB, stated that the FIR was registered only after obtaining mandatory clearance under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He also revealed that the CVC’s report—highlighting multiple irregularities—had been suppressed for nearly three years.
“The CVC report revealed serious violations in the execution of the classroom construction project,” Verma said. “This became the basis of our investigation.”
Allegations of Inflated Costs
According to the ACB, the original estimated construction cost was ₹1,200 per square foot, but it allegedly escalated to ₹2,292 per square foot. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which raised the initial complaint in 2019, claims this inflated pricing is a sign of deep-rooted corruption.
BJP leaders including Kapil Mishra, Harish Khurana, and Neelkant Bakshi accused the AAP government of financial mismanagement. They claim that the average cost per classroom rose to ₹24.86 lakh, compared to the usual ₹5 lakh spent on similar structures in Delhi. The complaint also alleges that 34 contractors were involved in the project—many of whom reportedly had links to the AAP.
Could Jail Be Next?
While the summons do not imply guilt, they do signal that the investigation has entered a more serious phase. Both leaders have faced jail time in separate cases in the past. Whether this case leads to further legal consequences or imprisonment will depend on what emerges during the investigation.