Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. The sanction was granted after the ED formally requested it on December 5, 2024. The case centers on allegations of irregularities and illegal payments related to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.
The Bar Council of India removed Sanjeev Nasiar, AAP’s legal cell head, due to doubts about his LLB degree’s authenticity. AAP criticized the decision as politically motivated. The BCI emphasized integrity in the legal profession and referred the case to the CBI, highlighting concerns over professional ethics and accountability.
Today, On 5th December, AAP MLA Naresh Balyan was presented to a sessions court after his arrest in an organized crime case. The Delhi Police sought his transfer to a specialized MP-MLA court, which the judge denied, citing lack of jurisdiction. Balyan, facing multiple legal issues, has denied extortion allegations and claims political conspiracy against him.
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Today, On 22nd November, Manish Sisodia petitioned the Supreme Court to ease his bail conditions related to the Delhi Excise Policy case, specifically the requirement to report to the investigating officer twice a week. The Court scheduled a prompt hearing and acknowledged the impact of trial delays on his right to a speedy trial.
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Ankush and Vaibhav Jain were arrested in 2022 for allegedly assisting in laundering money linked to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain. Recently, the Delhi High Court granted them bail. The Enforcement Directorate accused them of disguising Jain’s assets as their own during the investigation into his alleged financial misconduct.
Today, on 21st October, the Supreme Court upheld the summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation case regarding Prime Minister Modi’s academic qualifications, rejecting Kejriwal’s appeal. The court referenced a similar prior dismissal involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh, stating the complaint aimed to protect Gujarat University’s reputation from alleged defamatory remarks.
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Today, On 18th September, the Supreme Court will hear Punjab’s petition for the urgent release of over Rs 1,000 crore in Rural Development Funds claimed to be withheld by the central government. The state’s ongoing rural projects depend on these funds, with a broader dispute regarding over Rs 4,200 crore owed by the Centre.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s surprise resignation sparked criticism and speculation. His call for early elections and insistence on public endorsement have drawn both praise and skepticism. The move could reshape Delhi’s political landscape, with the BJP and Congress vying for advantage. Kejriwal’s decision may also reveal critical divisions within his own party.
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Today, On 15th September, Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation as Delhi Chief Minister, calling for early elections and intensifying political debate. Kejriwal’s decision, following his bail release, prompted BJP criticism and speculation about the AAP government’s future. He urged people’s support and criticized the Modi government, aiming to seek justice through public mandate.
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Today, On 12th September, A Delhi court granted bail to Vinod Chauhan, a suspected middleman in the Delhi excise policy scam, after being accused of facilitating illegal activities. Chauhan’s bail was set at Rs 10 lakh, and he is linked to alleged kickbacks provided to the Aam Aadmi Party for their Goa election campaign. The excise case involves prominent political figures and allegations of corruption and money laundering.