Today, On 25th February, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the bail plea of Christian Michel in the Delhi High Court, arguing that he posed a flight risk. However, Michel’s lawyer, Advocate Aljo Joseph, countered this claim, stating that his passport had already expired. The case revolves around concerns of potential escape and legal restrictions on his movement.
Today, On 21st February, Partha Chatterjee’s latest petition heard by the Supreme Court, leading to a notice being issued to the CBI. He was arrested in July 2022 in connection with the recruitment scam. While some accused have been released, Chatterjee remains in jail. The court’s intervention could impact the ongoing legal proceedings.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a CBI case related to an excise policy scam. The court stressed the need for the CBI to be impartial and criticized its image as a “caged parrot.” Kejriwal’s release was met with support from the Aam Aadmi Party and followers.
Delhi Court has directed the ED to address the bail plea of Anubrata Mondal, a TMC leader involved in a cattle smuggling case. The plea emphasizes delays in the trial proceedings, citing incomplete documents and Mondal’s health issues. The hearing is set for September 11, with Mondal’s advocates asserting the need for his continuous medical care.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Vijay Nair, Aam Aadmi Party’s member accused in the excise policy scandal after 23 months in custody. The Court criticized the delay in trial by the Enforcement Directorate and emphasized that pre-trial detention should not serve as punishment. The case involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy and money laundering.
Today(on 8th August), The Rouse Avenue court has extended Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s custody till August 20 in the Delhi Excise policy case. Earlier, the Delhi High Court dismissed his plea challenging the CBI arrest, affirming the justifiability of his arrest. The court also questioned the ED about potential consequences of cancelling his bail, adjourning the matter to September 5, 2024.
On Monday(5th August), a Delhi court dismissed BRS Leader K. Kavitha’s default bail petition in the Delhi Excise Policy CBI case after her counsel withdrew the plea. The special judge ruled the petition as withdrawn. In related news, the Delhi High Court dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning the Excise Policy matter.
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.
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.
Today(on 12th July),The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi extended CM Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until July 25 in the CBI excise policy scam case. His bail plea will be heard by the Delhi High Court on July 17, impacting his detention status. The Supreme Court granted interim bail in a related case, but he may remain in jail until the High Court’s decision.
