India, Jan. 30 -- The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to release Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Naresh Balyan on custody parole.

Balyan, arrested by the Delhi Police on December 4, 2024 under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), was seeking custody parole to aid his wife Pooja Balyan, who is contesting the upcoming Delhi assembly elections from the Vikaspuri constituency.

However, the Delhi Police represented by special public prosecutor Amit Prasad opposed the prayer, citing Balyan's ability to influence witnesses. Prasad further submitted that the police are yet to conclude their probe against Balyan.

After hearing the Delhi Police representation, a bench of justice Vikas Mahajan rejected Balyan's ple...