![[Delhi Excise Policy Case] "Bail Granted": HC Grants Bail to Liquor Businessman & AAP Volunteer Amid ED Investigation](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-28-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 9th September, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Sameer Mahendru and Chanpreet Singh Rayat in the Delhi Excise Policy money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating both individuals. Mahendru is a liquor businessman under suspicion of benefiting from the excise policy violations, while Rayat is accused of handling cash payments for AAP’s 2022 Goa election campaign. The case is part of the ongoing probe into the excise policy scam, involving alleged irregularities and kickbacks.
Today, On 2nd September, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan cautioned ASG SV Raju against labeling undertrials as criminals. This came after Raju referred to an undertrial as a criminal in court. The Court emphasized the presumption of innocence until proven guilty before granting bail to the undertrial, Bibhav Kumar, who had spent over 100 days in custody.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan appeared in court on Monday in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate sought a 10-day custody, citing the need to confront him with other accused individuals and evidence. Khan’s defense contested the arrest’s legality, and ongoing arguments are underway. The case is based on alleged irregularities in the Wakf Board and claims of disproportionate assets.
Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi’s plea to dismiss a defamation case filed by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar. The case stemmed from alleged defamatory statements made by AAP leaders about the deletion of voters’ names. The court emphasized the importance of accurate information in democracy and ruled in favor of allowing the defamation case to proceed.
![[Delhi Government vs Lieutenant Governor] Governance Dispute Intensifies with Standing Counsel's Debarment](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-69-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today(August 28), a legal dispute arose between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor over the debarment of Standing Counsel Avnish Ahlawat for allegedly providing false information. The conflict highlights the governance complexities and legal intricacies in disputes between Delhi’s authorities. This development adds to the ongoing power struggle between the Delhi Government and the LG.
![[Breaking] Liquor Policy Case: 'Setback For Kejriwal': Delhi court Grants Bail to AAP leader Durgesh Pathak, Kejriwal's custody Extended Till Sept 25](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Untitled-design-2024-04-10T193935.088.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The CBI filed a chargesheet against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. This happened as the Delhi High Court prepares to review Kejriwal’s bail plea in a money laundering case related to the alleged scam. The charges involve corruption in the AAP government’s excise policy formulation and implementation, and alleged money laundering.
Today, On 12th July, The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the liquor policy controversy. Kejriwal is barred from visiting the Chief Minister’s Office and interacting with witnesses. The Court referred the legality of his arrest to a larger bench and highlighted the importance of judicial scrutiny in such cases.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja today has issued a production warrant summoning Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP to appear in court on July 12, 2024, in relation to the alleged money laundering connected to the excise policy case. The court has also taken cognizance of the supplementary chargesheet against Vinod Chauhan, scheduling his appearance on the same date.
![[Excise Policy Case] Delhi HC Seeks CBI Response on Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-3-4.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 26th June, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been placed in CBI custody for three days by a Delhi court in connection with the excise policy case. Kejriwal maintains his and other AAP leaders’ innocence and refutes allegations against them. The court concurred with Kejriwal, agreeing that he did not make the remarks attributed to him by the CBI.
