New Delhi, March 21 – The Delhi High Court has declined to advance the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, while addressing the request on Friday, stated that the court was dealing with several pending cases and it would not be possible to reschedule the hearing at an earlier date.
The Delhi High Court directed Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit to re-file his defamation suit against AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh. The court denied him additional time to pay the required court fees. Dikshit had sought Rs.10 crore in damages over alleged defamatory remarks made during a press conference before the Delhi elections. The case will proceed once the filing is completed.
Today, On 21st January, The Supreme Court granted a BJP leader six weeks to file a response in a defamation case filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Atishi. The case involves allegations of defamatory statements made during a political campaign. The court’s order ensures sufficient time for the leader to prepare their reply. This case highlights the ongoing legal battles in Indian political discourse.
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A Delhi court has extended the Enforcement Directorate’s deadline to respond to Arvind Kejriwal’s plea regarding prosecution sanction in a money laundering case tied to the 2021-22 excise policy. The court set a new hearing for November 28, as Kejriwal’s team contests the legitimacy of the chargesheet without proper sanction documentation.
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.
The Delhi High Court directed the Chief Secretary to address complaints of selective CCTV camera installation in Laxmi Nagar following allegations by BJP MLA Abhay Verma. The MLA claimed bias in the installation process, accusing the AAP-led government of favoring areas represented by their party. The petition seeks equitable distribution of cameras and challenges the current approval process.
The Delhi High Court today has reserved its verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea regarding the excise policy case. The CBI identified Kejriwal as the central figure in the excise policy case and has submitted its final chargesheet. Kejriwal’s judicial custody has been extended, and he has sought bail due to lack of new evidence.
The Supreme Court of India Today (May 10th), decided to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until June 1, 2024, amid considerations of the upcoming elections. This decision comes after a series of intense legal debates surrounding Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent judicial proceedings.