Today(on 8th May), A Delhi court extends AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody until May 21 in a money laundering case linked to the excise scam, ruling after his video conference appearance.
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Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, remains in judicial custody until May 20 for alleged involvement in the Excise Scam. The court also extended the custody of co-accused Chanpreet Singh. The Supreme Court is considering interim bail due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, while questioning the Enforcement Directorate’s prolonged investigation delay. Additionally, the case revolves around corruption and money laundering in the excise policy formulation and execution.
Today (7th May): A Delhi court has extended AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody in the Excise Policy Case until May 15. Sisodia filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s denial of bail. The case, investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement and the CBI, involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy, leading to the arrests of other officials.
On Sunday(28th April), A Mumbai court has ordered actor Sahil Khan to two days of police custody starting April 29 in connection to a Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev Betting App case. Khan, known for roles in films like ‘Style’ and ‘Excuse Me,’ was under investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch’s Special Investigative Team. His lawyer claims he has been falsely implicated.
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Today (27th April): AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan has been granted bail by a Delhi court in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case against him. The court accepted a personal bond of Rs 15,000 for his release. The case involves alleged irregularities in appointments at the Delhi Waqf Board and leasing of its properties. The ED had sought his prosecution for failing to cooperate with the investigation.
New Delhi: Today( 22nd April): The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi is yet to decide on the bail plea of K Kavitha, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS), linked to a CBI case involving the Excise Policy. Allegations state that the ruling party aims to tarnish her and her father’s reputation for political gain in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Kavitha was arrested in connection with an alleged liquor policy scam and is facing allegations of irregularities in the modification of the excise policy. The investigating agencies aim to establish a broader conspiracy related to the formulation and execution of the Excise Policy, and they claim that the alleged actions resulted in a loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the exchequer.
Today (22nd April): The Calcutta High Court will announce its judgment on the school jobs scam in West Bengal on Monday. The case involves alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff for government-sponsored and aided schools. This follows an extensive hearing involving petitions and appeals related to the State Level Selection Test-2016. The judgment will address the challenges to the recruitment process.
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Today (18th April): The Supreme Court granted TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya additional time to respond to allegations in the West Bengal Teachers’ Recruitment Scam. Bhattacharya’s request for an extension was approved, allowing him to provide further evidence for his bail application. The court scheduled the next hearing in two weeks to review additional documents.
The Delhi High Court upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy, following a series of events spanning several years. The case began with the introduction of a new excise policy by the Delhi government in 2021, and it eventually led to legal actions against Kejriwal, culminating in the High Court’s rejection of his plea on April 9, 2024.
Today (4th April) A Delhi court ordered the Enforcement Directorate to provide a copy of the charge sheet to the accused in the DJB money laundering case involving Delhi Jal Board tenders. The accused include DJB’s former chief engineer and a contractor. The ED alleges bribe money was funneled to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faces previous money laundering charges and is presently in judicial custody.