Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Today (April 6th) challenged the interpretation of draw of lots rules in the high court after losing the Rajya Sabha election from Himachal Pradesh. Singhvi questioned the decision to declare the person selected in the draw as the loser, emphasizing the lack of legal basis. He highlighted the potential need for correction if his arguments hold merit.
Today (1st April): The Income Tax Department has assured the Supreme Court that it will not take coercive action against the Congress party until July 2024, considering the Lok Sabha elections. This decision follows the Congress party’s claim of approximately Rs 3500 crore demand by the Income Tax Department, with no intention to recover Rs 1700 crore before the polls.
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Delhi High Court to decide on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest in a money laundering case related to the Delhi Excise Policy scam at 4:30 PM today. Kejriwal’s legal counsel argued against the arrest’s necessity and emphasized political implications. The court will issue notices and hear arguments on his interim release. The decision is set for 4:30 PM.
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.
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court Today due to his recent detention by the Enforcement Directorate. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, his representative, stated the intention to argue about Kejriwal’s remand directly before the Magistrate. The case revolves around alleged malpractices in the Delhi Excise Policy, involving prominent AAP members. Kejriwal’s plea aims to challenge the ED’s actions and has sparked significant legal and political attention.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was directed Today by the CJI to approach Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s bench after his arrest by the ED in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. The case has sparked intense scrutiny due to its political implications. The Supreme Court panel has accepted Kejriwal’s plea for a hearing, with potential far-reaching consequences.
Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal finds himself at the heart of a legal storm surrounding the contentious Delhi excise policy case. As the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Kejriwal has initiated an appeal to the Supreme Court following an adverse decision from the Delhi High Court, which denied him protection from the Enforcement […]
The Supreme Court of India has issued a stay on the conviction of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy and his wife Visalatchi in a notable corruption case. The Supreme Court of India has issued a stay on the conviction of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy and his wife Visalatchi in a […]