Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal granted conditional bail Today in a case related to Delhi’s excise policy. The Enforcement Directorate had filed complaints against him for neglecting legal summonses. BJP and AAP shared contrasting views on the matter, with accusations of political vendetta and misuse of central agencies. Kejriwal previously disregarded multiple summonses, labeling them as politically motivated.
The Delhi court today rejected AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s plea to postpone his summons related to the Delhi excise policy case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. Despite Kejriwal’s request, the court ruled that he must appear before the magistrate court. The ED’s investigation stems from alleged irregularities in the policy during Kejriwal’s tenure as Chief Minister.
On Wednesday (13th March): Manish Sisodia’s curative petition for bail was rejected by the Supreme Court on March 13, 2024. The petition stemmed from his alleged involvement in the Delhi Excise Policy Scam. An investigation report highlighted financial irregularities, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023.
On Tuesday(12th March), The Delhi High Court has fined the Delhi government for challenging a ruling granting maternity benefits to contractual employee Rehmat Fatima. Justices criticized the government’s appeal and dismissed it, emphasizing the importance of women’s workplace rights. The government was ordered to compensate Fatima with Rs.50,000, highlighting the significance of the original order.
On 7th March, A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. The case involves irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, attracting attention due to the accused’s political ties and financial improprieties.
The Delhi High Court Today overturned the suspension of seven BJP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly, allowing their reinstatement. The legislators had challenged their suspension, arguing that it contravened established rules. This ruling is pivotal in the ongoing tussle between AAP and BJP, signifying the judiciary’s role in balancing legislative authority and individual assembly members’ rights.
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The Delhi government today challenged the Centre’s decision to empower the Lieutenant Governor to appoint lawyers and determine their fees for representing the State. The Supreme Court sought responses from the Central government and the LG. The Delhi government argued that this undermines its autonomy and hampers its ability to advocate for the interests of Delhi’s electorate.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has responded Today to the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a money laundering investigation into irregularities concerning the Delhi excise policy case. Despite contesting the legality of the summons, he is willing to cooperate, proposing a date after March 12. The ED insists on physical interrogation, setting March 4 as the date. Two AAP leaders are already in custody due to this case.