Former SC Justice Ajay Rastogi emphasized the importance of public morality and suggested that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should resign following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. Rastogi highlighted legal aspects, prison regulations, and the moral obligation for government officials in custody. Kejriwal was arrested for alleged money laundering related to the Delhi liquor policy.
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Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally contacted Apple, the phone’s manufacturer, seeking access to Arvind Kejriwal’s iPhone. Nevertheless, they were informed that a password was necessary to access any data. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has escalated its investigation involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by seeking assistance from tech giant Apple. The move aims to unlock […]
A local court demands an explanation from Tihar Jail after BRS leader K. Kavitha filed a complaint seeking access to essential items, including home-cooked food, due to medical reasons. The court had directed the jail to provide the items, but Kavitha claims they were not provided. The court has scheduled a follow-up hearing. Kavitha is involved in a case related to the ‘South Group’s’ alleged kickback scheme targeting the Aam Aadmi Party.
The US State Department, through its spokesperson Matthew Miller, has reiterated the importance of “fair, transparent, timely legal processes” in light of these events. This statement came after India summoned an American diplomat, expressing strong objections to comments made by the US regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. A diplomatic dialogue between India and the United States […]
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Former Supreme Court Judge N Santosh Hegde voiced profound disappointment with Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after Kejriwal’s arrest in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an excise policy. Former Supreme Court Judge N Santosh Hegde on March 24 (Sunday) vocalized his profound disappointment with Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi […]
NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has declared unwavering backing for Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a high-profile excise policy case. Addressing a protest rally in the capital, Mann, adorned in a yellow turban, highlighted the unique stance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) amidst unprecedented […]
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging his arrest linked to an excise policy case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Chief Minister’s arrest followed a trial court’s order, placing him in ED’s custody until March 28 for “his detailed and sustained interrogation”. […]
A local court in Delhi today ordered the preservation of CCTV footage at the request of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He sought the removal of a Delhi Police officer, alleging misconduct during a court appearance. Despite the allegations, the court ruled to place Kejriwal under the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until March 28 in relation to the Delhi excise policy scandal. Kejriwal’s lawyer questioned the timing of his arrest and the ED’s motives. The ED accused Kejriwal of being involved in bribery through the liquor policy and managing proceeds of crime in the Goa election campaign. Kejriwal’s defense emphasized the lack of direct evidence against him and questioned the ED’s actions. They highlighted the significance of this case as the first instance of a sitting Chief Minister being arrested in India, expressing concerns about its impact on democracy.
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court granted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal privileges during his six-day Enforcement Directorate custody, allowing family visits, medical treatment, and a special diet. Kejriwal is linked to the liquor policy case, facing allegations of kickbacks and manipulation. The legal battle holds broader implications for the Indian political and judicial landscape.
