Today, 29th July, Supreme Court announced it may soon deliver a verdict on the Delhi government’s plea challenging the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The plea contests the decision to nominate members without the council of ministers’ aid and advice. The standing committee of the MCD, including 18 members, is currently non-functional.
![[Breaking] ED Reveals Rs 45 Crores Traced and Digital Evidence in Manish Sisodia's Bail Plea Before Supreme Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-56.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court today has scheduled a hearing on August 5 for Manish Sisodia’s bail plea in the liquor policy case. Sisodia, a former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, has been in jail for 16 months. The case involves alleged corruption in the liquor policy and implicates the Aam Aadmi Party and its leader Arvind Kejriwal.
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Today, On 26th July, The Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia and K. Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case until July 31. Both appeared via video conferencing as their previous custody period ended. The court also denied bail to Kavitha, identified as a key orchestrator in the alleged scam. Sisodia remains under custody for involvement in the liquor policy and money laundering cases.
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Today, On 25th July, The Delhi High Court approved Arvind Kejriwal’s request for two additional jail meetings with his lawyers, despite objections from the Enforcement Directorate and Tihar Jail. Kejriwal, facing multiple cases, argued for fair legal representation. The court granted his plea, emphasizing the right to effective legal help. Kejriwal remains in Tihar Jail for alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy.
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Today, On 25th July, The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, challenging a trial court’s summons in a money laundering case. Despite ED’s opposition, the High Court proceeded to issue a formal notice. Jain remains incarcerated in connection with the case.
Today(on 25th July),The Rouse Avenue Court has set a deadline of July 31 for the ED to provide hard copies of up to the 8th supplementary charge sheets to the accused. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha appeared via video conferencing, while AAP MP Sanjay Singh was exempted due to Parliament duties.
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The Rouse Avenue Court today in New Delhi extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody till August 8 amid an ongoing investigation into a corruption case related to the former Delhi excise policy, following his arrest by the CBI. The case involves allegations under the Prevention of Corruption Act and connections to a cash bribery scheme.
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Special Judge Kaveri Baweja today has extended Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody, along with other accused, until July 26 in the Delhi excise policy case. Sisodia’s bail applications have been denied, and he remains in prison since February 2023. The case involves corruption and money laundering charges totaling Rs 338 crore.
The Delhi High Court today has reserved its verdict on jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for additional meetings with his legal team. Kejriwal cited the numerous legal cases he faces as justification. Tihar Jail authorities oppose the request, arguing against special treatment. The court sought responses from the jail and the Enforcement Directorate.
Today(on 15th July),The Tihar Jail authorities dismissed the Aam Aadmi Party’s concerns about Arvind Kejriwal’s health, stating his vital signs are normal and he receives regular medical evaluations and a court-mandated diet of home-cooked food. AAP had alleged dangerous drops in Kejriwal’s blood sugar levels and significant weight loss, leading to political controversy and public interest.