Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody in the money laundering case linked to the scrapped excise policy has been extended till July 12. The court is set to deliver its verdict on Saturday regarding Kejriwal’s request for his wife’s presence during medical consultations.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI in response to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand in the Delhi excise policy case. The court has sought the CBI’s response within seven days and the matter has been adjourned to July 17.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the High Court challenging his arrest and remand by the CBI in connection with the Delhi excise policy. This move follows his detention and subsequent release on bail in the ongoing investigation.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. The arrest came after the Delhi High Court stayed Kejriwal’s bail order in the money laundering case related to the same policy. Following his arrest, Kejriwal’s sugar levels dropped, leading to a brief pause in proceedings as he was taken to a separate room for tea and biscuits.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation related to the city’s excise policy. The arrest followed a court order and Kejriwal’s appearance in court after being produced from Tihar Central Jail.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by a Delhi court in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy. The AAP hailed the decision as a victory of truth and justice, while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was given 48 hours to challenge the order in a higher court.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea seeking seven days of medical leave in the ongoing Excise Policy money laundering case has been dismissed by the Rouse Avenue Court. The court has ordered authorities to conduct necessary medical tests. Meanwhile, Kejriwal’s judicial custody has been extended till June 19. The Rouse Avenue Court also extended the judicial custody of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal till June 19.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns about the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation delay in the excise policy-linked money laundering case involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The court questioned the agency’s ‘delay’ in its probe and asked for the production of case files before Kejriwal’s arrest. The court also clarified that it did not want Kejriwal to perform official duties if he was granted interim bail, citing potential conflicts of interest. Kejriwal, currently in judicial custody at Tihar Jail, had challenged his arrest by ED on March 21. The matter is expected to be heard again next week.
