The Delhi High Court Today (April 8th) rebuked a former AAP MLA-Sandeep Kumar who approached the court seeking instructions to oust Arvind Kejriwal from his position as CM of Delhi. This move came subsequent to Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED in connection to the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy scam.
The Rouse Avenue Court Today (April 5th) reserved the order on an application filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. His request was to raise the frequency of legal meetings with his lawyers from twice a week to five times. He argued that due to multiple FIRs across various states, there’s a significant legal workload, warranting more meetings.
The ED asserted to the Delhi High Court Today (April 3rd) that Arvind Kejriwal, cannot use the approaching Lok Sabha elections or his CM status as grounds for special treatment in his money laundering case. The ED counsel analogized by questioning, “Consider a scenario where a terrorist, also a politician, detonates an army vehicle and claims immunity to contest elections. What logic is this?”
Legal experts assert that although there is no explicit prohibition in the Constitution or the law against a jailed individual like Arvind Kejriwal continuing as Delhi Chief Minister, the practical challenges of governing from prison are insurmountable. Senior advocates emphasize logistical hurdles and the need for continuous permissions, making governance from jail virtually impossible.
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The Delhi High Court Today (April 1st) instructed the ED to file a status report before the trial court regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s actions as Delhi Chief Minister while under the agency’s custody. Allegedly, Kejriwal has given directives concerning water scarcity and inadequate medical facilities in hospitals and community clinics during his time in ED custody.
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“What the PM is doing is not good for the country.”: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Today in Rouse Avenue Court. Kejriwal has been remanded to judicial custody until April 15 in connection with the liquor policy case. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 in connection with Delhi excise policy case as ED alleged that he was the kingpin of scam.
The Rouse Avenue Court extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s custody until April 1, based on the Enforcement Directorate’s argument for extended interrogation to confront him with evidence. Despite Kejriwal’s cooperation, the court acknowledged the need for further questioning. The legal complexity of the case underscores the balance between investigation and the rights of the accused.