The Delhi High Court will hear Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest and remand in the CBI case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. A single-judge bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna will hear the matter after a petition was filed on Monday. Kejriwal has also challenged a previous order granting him custody to the CBI and is currently in judicial custody till July 12 in the corruption case. The CBI had arrested him from Tihar jail on June 26 and the trial court has stated that his further custodial interrogation may be required.
In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the liquor excise policy case. This comes after the Delhi court remanded Kejriwal to judicial custody until 12 July, citing him as one of the "main conspirators" in the case. Kejriwal's petition also challenges the court's 26 June order that placed him in three-day custody, calling it "arbitrary" and "unfair." The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's move has sparked speculation and controversy, with the CBI claiming he was uncooperative during the investigation and might try to influence witnesses. Don't miss this exclusive update on the ongoing legal battle between Kejriwal and the CBI.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has examined Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case and received permission for his production before the trial court. After being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in March 2024, Kejriwal is currently in judicial custody. However, the Delhi High Court stayed his bail order, stating that the trial court should have ensured the fulfilment of specific conditions before granting bail. This further showcases the ongoing tension between Kejriwal and the Modi government, with the Aam Aadmi Party's lawyer calling it a "vindictive mindset."
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the CBI for allegedly orchestrating the sale of liquor licenses to fund election campaigns, addressed the Rouse Avenue Court to dismiss claims that he tried to shift blame to a party colleague. He stated that he did not make any such statements, and that the CBI was spreading fake news to defame him and the Aam Aadmi Party. The court also noted that the evidence presented did not support the prosecution's claims. Kejriwal also revealed his communication with party leader Manish Sisodia, where he instructed to keep certain points in mind for the liquor policy.
The Delhi High Court has stayed the trial court's order to grant bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. The court stated that the trial court failed to properly consider the evidence presented by the Enforcement Directorate and did not give sufficient opportunity for the agency to argue their case. The alleged excise scam was brought to light in 2022 and resulted in the CBI ordering an investigation into possible irregularities and corruption.
The Delhi High Court is set to announce its verdict on Tuesday on a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case. The court had previously put an interim stay on the bail order and reserved its judgment after receiving written submissions from the ED opposing any relief to Kejriwal. The ED claimed that the lower court's decision was based on flawed reasoning and failed to consider new evidence gathered against Kejriwal. The Chief Minister has also moved the Supreme Court, which has deferred the matter to June 26th for further hearing.
After the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP and Prime Minister Modi, calling for an apology. Singh shared a portion of the court's order on social media, which raises questions about the ED's biased behavior in the case. Meanwhile, the High Court has put a hold on Kejriwal's release from jail until they have heard the ED's petition.
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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.
The Delhi High Court has temporarily suspended a trial court's order granting bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in a case related to the now scrapped Delhi excise policy. The order came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenged the trial court's decision. During the hearing, the ED cited live court reporting by Bar & Bench to argue that they were not adequately heard in violation of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The High Court will reserve its detailed order for the next two to three days.