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The Delhi High Court today granted Arvind Kejriwal four additional weeks to file a rejoinder to the Enforcement Directorate’s response, scheduling his hearing for September 9. This relates to his challenge to summonses in a money laundering case linked to an excise policy. Kejriwal’s plea argues against certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and its alleged biased use.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal opposes ED’s plea to revoke his bail, citing that discretionary bail orders cannot be overturned based on prosecution’s perceptions. He criticized ED for presenting media reports and questioned lack of fair opportunity. Complex legal battle revolves around allegations of money laundering and judicial responses, with ED challenging bail conditions. The hearing was postponed to July 15.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja today has issued a production warrant summoning Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP to appear in court on July 12, 2024, in relation to the alleged money laundering connected to the excise policy case. The court has also taken cognizance of the supplementary chargesheet against Vinod Chauhan, scheduling his appearance on the same date.
On Thursday (4th July),A Delhi court has reserved its decision for July 9 on whether to acknowledge a new chargesheet by the ED against jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an alleged money laundering case linked to the excise policy. Kejriwal, the AAP national convener, remains in Tihar jail until July 12 due to a related CBI case.
Today(on 20th June), A Delhi court has reserved its order on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate cited evidence of cash transfers to Aam Aadmi Party and Kejriwal’s hotel bills. The court was presented with documents and telephone records to support the case. The judge urged for a prompt resolution.
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The Delhi High Court has asked the jail officials to submit medical reports of businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, involved in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi Excise scam. Pillai, seeking interim bail on medical grounds, cited health issues and the need for specialized treatment. The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 14.
A Delhi court postponed the review of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party in the Excise PMLA case to July 9. The ED sought an extension of Kejriwal’s judicial custody, with the court reserving its decision on the matter. The court also dismissed Kejriwal’s plea for release.
The Supreme Court will hear the bail petition of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia regarding an alleged money laundering scam related to the liquor policy case. Sisodia’s previous bail pleas were rejected, and the case has drawn attention due to accusations of deliberate delays. Sisodia’s arrest and the money trail amounting to Rs 338 crore are also significant.
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Today (On 29th May): Special Judge Kaveri Baweja acknowledged the chargesheet and issued a production warrant for K Kavitha, mandating her appearance in court on June 3, 2024. The court recognized charges against other accused individuals, including Chanpreet Singh, Damodar, Prince Singh, and Arvind Kumar, related to irregularities in the now-repealed Delhi excise policy, including financial losses to the exchequer. Kavitha’s bail pleas were rejected by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi for cases linked to the Excise Policy matter. Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15, 2024, and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. The authorities accuse officials of modifying the excise policy to extend undue favours, reduce or waive license fees, and extend L-1 licenses without proper authorization, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the state exchequer. The probe agencies claim that illegal gains were diverted to accused officials, with false entries made in financial records to evade detection.
