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.
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The Supreme Court of India today (11th Dec) has relieved Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia by removing a bail condition that required him to report to investigators twice weekly in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Sisodia’s bail was originally granted in August 2024, amid allegations of corruption related to the excise policy.
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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.
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Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has challenged the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet in the Excise Policy case, arguing it was filed without required official approval. His petition claims this violates legal protocols, and he seeks to dismiss all related proceedings. The Delhi High Court will hear the case soon.
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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.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to become the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, succeeding CJI D.Y. Chandrachud. Known for pivotal rulings on Article 370 and electoral bonds, Khanna’s appointment marks a significant transition in the Supreme Court’s leadership, reinforcing accountability and transparency in India’s judicial system.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan appeared in court on Monday in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate sought a 10-day custody, citing the need to confront him with other accused individuals and evidence. Khan’s defense contested the arrest’s legality, and ongoing arguments are underway. The case is based on alleged irregularities in the Wakf Board and claims of disproportionate assets.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Vijay Nair, Aam Aadmi Party’s member accused in the excise policy scandal after 23 months in custody. The Court criticized the delay in trial by the Enforcement Directorate and emphasized that pre-trial detention should not serve as punishment. The case involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy and money laundering.