A Delhi court has acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate over alleged non-compliance with summons in the excise policy matter. The court ruled that Kejriwal cannot be prosecuted merely for skipping ED summons, with the detailed order awaited.
The SCBA and SCAORA condemn the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal for providing legal advice, labeling it an attack on lawyer-client privilege and the independence of the legal profession. They urge the Chief Justice of India to safeguard advocates’ rights and uphold constitutional protections.