Today, On 17th September, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister, resigned following a Supreme Court order, and named Atishi as his successor. Atishi pledged to work for Kejriwal’s return and urged voters to support the party. She emphasized defending AAP against conspiracies and expressed both gratitude and sadness. Kejriwal called for early elections and declared his quest for “justice from the people’s court.”
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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.
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The Supreme Court today has scheduled a hearing on August 5 for Manish Sisodia’s bail plea in the liquor policy case. Sisodia, a former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, has been in jail for 16 months. The case involves alleged corruption in the liquor policy and implicates the Aam Aadmi Party and its leader Arvind Kejriwal.
Today(on 17th July),Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi High Court, accused the CBI of orchestrating the Chief Minister’s arrest in the liquor policy scam to ensure his prolonged detention, emphasizing the gravity of the situation with the words, “By hook or by crook… he is behind bars.”
The CBI claims that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hastily approved the now-scrapped liquor policy during the peak of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Accusations include hawala channel transactions, support from liquor businessmen for the AAP, and increased profit margins for wholesalers. Kejriwal has been arrested and is under further interrogation.
Today(on 26th June), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the CBI in the liquor policy case has sparked a major development in the investigation into alleged irregularities. During court proceedings at Rouse Avenue court, Kejriwal cited low sugar levels, highlighting a health concern amid the legal proceedings.
Security at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has been heightened as Arvind Kejriwal, currently in custody, faces proceedings by the CBI regarding a liquor policy case. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court will hear Kejriwal’s appeal against the Delhi High Court’s temporary suspension of his bail, with a trial court appearance scheduled for 10 am today(26th June).
Today, On 25th June, The Delhi High Court stayed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s release, citing errors in the lower court’s decision to grant him bail in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. The High Court emphasized that the lower court failed to “properly evaluate” evidence presented by the Enforcement Directorate, and stated the stay order.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposes Arvind Kejriwal’s bail, claiming the trial court’s decision was illegal. They allege Kejriwal’s deep involvement in money laundering and the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) benefit from illicit funds. The ED also criticizes the judge for disregarding Kejriwal’s role in the money laundering case. Kejriwal has appealed to the Supreme Court for bail.
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.