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The Delhi High Court has put a temporary hold on the bail granted to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the scrapped Delhi excise policy. The court will make a final decision on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) stay request in the next few days. Kejriwal had previously been granted bail by a trial court, but the ED has challenged the order. The investigation is ongoing.
In its order granting bail to Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, a Delhi court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for its biased investigation in the money laundering case against him. The court stated that the ED failed to provide any direct evidence linking Kejriwal to the proceeds of the crime and also did not show that another accused was acting on his behalf. The court further questioned the ED's silence on certain key issues and ordered Kejriwal's release on a bail bond of ₹1 lakh.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a plea challenging the bail granted to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged money laundering case. Kejriwal's lawyer argued that the ED had no evidence against him and that the case rested on statements from tainted individuals who turned approver. The court denied the ED's request for additional time to challenge the bail, leading to Kejriwal's expected release from Tihar Jail.
The Delhi High Court has halted the release of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on bail, following a challenge by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). This comes after a trial court granted bail to Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the defunct excise policy. The ED, which had sought a 48-hour deferral in signing the bail bond, had its plea rejected by the trial court. The ED has now moved to the High Court, claiming they were not given a proper opportunity to oppose the bail.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail in a money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy. His lawyer argued that the Enforcement Directorate had no evidence against him, pointing out that the witnesses against Kejriwal were tainted individuals. The court denied the ED's request for more time to challenge the bail order, and Kejriwal is expected to be released from jail on Friday. The AAP supremo was arrested in March 2021 and was accused of using funds from liquor sellers to finance the party's campaign in Goa.
The Supreme Court of India will decide on the interim bail plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today, who was arrested in connection to a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate argued that campaigning is a legal, not constitutional, entitlement and therefore, Kejriwal should not be granted bail for the purpose of campaigning. While the Delhi court extended Kejriwal's judicial custody until May 20, the AAP party is preparing for the next phase of its poll campaign on May 13.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rejoiced as the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister and national convenor of the party. This comes as a major relief for the party, which has been fighting against "dictatorship" and promoting democracy. With the order, Kejriwal will be temporarily released until June 1, adding to the hope and enthusiasm of party workers. The court has also stated that he will have to surrender once the interim bail term expires, putting a temporary hold on the ongoing excise policy scam case.
The Delhi Chief Minister's arrest on charges of money laundering has been a major topic of discussion ahead of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Amidst all the chaos and uncertainties, the Supreme Court is set to make a crucial decision today on Mr Kejriwal's interim bail plea. Meanwhile, a Delhi court has extended his judicial custody till May 20, raising questions on the future of the Aam Aadmi Party leader's political campaign. Stay tuned for updates on this gripping story.
The ongoing political conflict between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Enforcement Directorate reached a new level as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hit back at the probe agency for "politicising" his health in jail. The ED had opposed Kejriwal's request for a daily 15-minute video consultation with his doctor, alleging that the CM deliberately ate high-sugar foods to gain grounds for medical bail. Kejriwal refuted these claims, arguing that he had been prescribed insulin since 2012 and had been deprived of it for 29 days in jail. As the court reserved its verdict for Monday, the bitter confrontation between the two parties only intensifies.