Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. The sanction was granted after the ED formally requested it on December 5, 2024. The case centers on allegations of irregularities and illegal payments related to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.
Today, On 11th December, The Delhi High Court is set to hear a plea on January 17, 2025, challenging the bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case linked to alleged money laundering. The Enforcement Directorate is contesting the bail granted by the trial court due to alleged irregularities in the policy’s implementation.
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The Delhi High Court, on Monday (2nd Dec) led by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, will hear former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s plea against the ED’s charges on December 20. Sisodia argues that the charges lack prior sanction under CrPC due to his public servant status, echoing the Supreme Court’s ruling that requires such approval for prosecution.
Today, On 30th November, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) expanded its investigation into Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A court dismissed Kejriwal’s challenge to the investigation, affirming the validity of the ED’s sanction and its authority to prosecute related corruption and money laundering offenses.
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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.
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Today, On 22nd November, Manish Sisodia petitioned the Supreme Court to ease his bail conditions related to the Delhi Excise Policy case, specifically the requirement to report to the investigating officer twice a week. The Court scheduled a prompt hearing and acknowledged the impact of trial delays on his right to a speedy trial.
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Today, Arvind Kejriwal’s custody extended till Sept 25 in Delhi liquor policy case, amidst CBI allegations of corruption and money laundering. Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak granted bail. Supreme Court reserves decision on Kejriwal’s bail plea in the alleged excise policy scam. CBI claims AAP gained illicit funds through a criminal conspiracy. Case concerns corruption and money laundering related to Delhi’s now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22.
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.
The CBI filed a chargesheet against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. This happened as the Delhi High Court prepares to review Kejriwal’s bail plea in a money laundering case related to the alleged scam. The charges involve corruption in the AAP government’s excise policy formulation and implementation, and alleged money laundering.
Singhvi is emerging as a go-to lawyer for opposition leaders facing legal challenges. He secured interim relief for Kejriwal in a money laundering case and has successfully represented other high-profile politicians, highlighting inconsistencies and lack of evidence. His growing reputation makes him a key figure for opposition parties in legal battles against investigative agencies.