The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary chargesheet in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the Excise policy case. The chargesheet has been filed against Vinod Chauhan, who is accused of transferring bribes allegedly received by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) via hawala. The matter is set to be heard on July 1 and Chauhan, who was arrested in Goa in May, is in judicial custody. The ED has alleged that he was involved in Hawala transfers and cash movements and also acted as a middleman for bureaucrats and politicians.
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.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appeared before a court and stated that he did not hold any AAP leader responsible for the alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped liquor policy. He also refuted the CBI's claims of a false media narrative against the ruling party and its leaders. The CBI argued for CM Kejriwal's custodial interrogation, emphasizing his shifting of blame onto former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia who was in charge of the liquor portfolio at the time. The court has reserved its order on the CBI's request for a five-day custody of the AAP leader.
In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI for the second time in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. Speaking out in court, he denied reports of trying to blame his former deputy Manish Sisodia and asserted that both he and the Aam Aadmi Party are innocent. The CBI, however, claims that Mr. Kejriwal did try to shift the blame onto Sisodia, who was arrested by the ED last year.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke out in court, denying any involvement of his party leaders, including former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, in the now-scrapped liquor policy. The CM accused the CBI of spreading false information to tarnish the image of AAP and its leaders. The CBI, however, argued for CM Kejriwal's custodial interrogation as he had allegedly shifted the blame onto Sisodia. The court reserved its order on the CBI's request for five-day custody, while the SC dismissed Kejriwal's plea challenging interim stay on his bail in the related money laundering case.
Social media and several media outlets are reporting that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been accused of blaming Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for the liquor policy scam. The reports are also attributing Kejriwal's statement to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The accusation has sparked controversy and raised questions about potential corruption within the government.
The CBI revealed in a Delhi court that during questioning, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused his former deputy, Manish Sisodia, of pushing for the privatisation of liquor stores in Delhi. Kejriwal fervently denied making any such claims. The court raised objections to the CBI's statement, stating that Kejriwal had only mentioned that privatisation was not his idea and that the CBI had misconstrued his statement. Additionally, Kejriwal accused the CBI of twisting facts and proclaimed Sisodia's innocence.
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Manish Sisodia, former Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader, who is facing charges of manipulating the excise policy of Delhi for personal gain. The court noted that Sisodia's actions constitute a grave misuse of power and breach of public trust, as he fabricated public feedback to justify his predetermined decision to benefit select individuals. The court also expressed concern over the possibility of tampering with evidence if Sisodia is released on bail. This decision serves as a warning against the dangerous precedent of fake public support for policies.
After spending six months in Tihar Jail, AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has been granted bail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The bail comes amid a crisis within AAP, as other party leaders including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have also been arrested in relation to the same case. The Supreme Court ordered Singh's release after the Enforcement Directorate stated that they no longer required his custody. The court also cautioned the ED to consider the implications any observations in favor of Singh may have on the overall case during the trial.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh, who has been in jail for the past six months in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy Scam case. This comes after the Enforcement Directorate informed the bench that Singh's custody was no longer required. While Singh is the only AAP leader to have been granted bail in this case, his colleagues Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal are still in custody. Meanwhile, the Rouse Avenue Court has granted the ED 15 days custody of Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Excise Policy Scam. At a press conference earlier, another AAP leader Atishi alleged being coerced with the threat of 'BJP Aao Ya Jail Jao' (join BJP or face arrest by ED).