The Supreme Court of India is set to decide whether to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. The decision will be announced on May 10. The Court expressed concerns about the timing of Kejriwal’s arrest ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but emphasized that if bail is granted, he would be barred from performing official duties.
After much deliberation on the arguments made by Arvind Kejriwal’s legal team and those representing the Enforcement Directorate, the Supreme Court Today (May 7th) deferred its order on the Delhi chief minister’s interim bail plea. The court is likely to hear the matter day on Thursday.
The Supreme Court Today (April 30th) questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the timing of the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Supreme court Today (April 29th) adjourned the hearing of Kejriwal’s case, and will take it up tomorrow as Delhi CM’s counsel, Senior Adv Singhvi told the bench that he will take another hour to conclude his submissions.
A BJP leader filed a defamation lawsuit against Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi. The suit stems from accusations of attempting to poach AAP leaders with large sums of money. This legal clash reflects the intense political division in India and is part of a series of contentious exchanges between the two parties, often escalating into legal battles.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is the “major beneficiary” of the proceeds of crime generated in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam and has committed the offence of money laundering through its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told the Supreme Court.
Today (23rd April): The Delhi Court, under Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until May 7 regarding a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate’s probe is based on alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 policy. Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest was dismissed, leading to the extension of his custody.
Today (13th April): The Supreme Court is set to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against potential arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 15. This follows his arrest in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy. The case involves AAP leaders and private individuals/entities and has sparked a legal battle centering on alleged misuse of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Today (3rd April) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in judicial custody over the liquor policy case, began his day in Tihar Jail by cleaning his cell. He has requested a chair and is allowed home-cooked meals and prescribed medications. Kejriwal is in good health and has lost weight. He was also in Tihar Jail in 2014.
Today(on March 1st), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in judicial custody until April 15, requested necessary medicines, permission to have specific books in Tihar Jail, and to retain his religious locket. His legal team also sought a special diet and a comfortable workspace. The requests were made as part of his transfer to Tihar Jail on March 1st.
