The Delhi High Court Today asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide evidence against Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case. Kejriwal seeks protection from coercive action and challenges the summonses issued to him by the ED. The ED has been given two weeks to respond, and the next hearing is scheduled for April 22.
On Wednesday (20th March): MS Dhoni filed a case against former business partners, alleging they cheated him of around Rs 16 crore by opening cricket academies without his consent and not sharing profits. A court in Ranchi has directed the issuance of summons to the accused, who allegedly breached their agreement with the former Indian cricket captain.
The Delhi High Court today asked the Enforcement Directorate for a response to Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging the summons in an excise policy-related money laundering case. Kejriwal’s lawyer expressed concerns about possible arrest, while the court granted two weeks for the ED to reply. The case stems from alleged anomalies in the Delhi Excise Policy, with Kejriwal denouncing the actions as politically motivated.
19th March (Tuesday): AAP leader Sanjay Singh told the Supreme Court that he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case without prior summons. The court scheduled further hearings for April 2. His legal representative argued that his arrest followed a statement by an ED witness in July 2023 without prior intimation. Singh was earlier detained by the ED on October 4 in connection with the case.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal granted conditional bail Today in a case related to Delhi’s excise policy. The Enforcement Directorate had filed complaints against him for neglecting legal summonses. BJP and AAP shared contrasting views on the matter, with accusations of political vendetta and misuse of central agencies. Kejriwal previously disregarded multiple summonses, labeling them as politically motivated.
The Delhi court today rejected AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s plea to postpone his summons related to the Delhi excise policy case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. Despite Kejriwal’s request, the court ruled that he must appear before the magistrate court. The ED’s investigation stems from alleged irregularities in the policy during Kejriwal’s tenure as Chief Minister.
Today (15th March): The Delhi Sessions Court upheld its decision on Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against the Enforcement Directorate’s summons. Kejriwal had challenged the summons related to an alleged excise scam. The court’s decision followed multiple summonses after his non-compliance. Kejriwal’s representative argued for a stay on the initial order during the recent hearing.
Manish Sisodia, an AAP leader, has urged Today to the Supreme Court for an expedited hearing of his two curative petitions, challenging the court’s ruling denying him bail in corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scandal. Sisodia’s bail plea was deferred by a Delhi court due to a pending application before the Supreme Court, leading to further legal complications.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has responded Today to the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a money laundering investigation into irregularities concerning the Delhi excise policy case. Despite contesting the legality of the summons, he is willing to cooperate, proposing a date after March 12. The ED insists on physical interrogation, setting March 4 as the date. Two AAP leaders are already in custody due to this case.
The Delhi High Court summoned the Health Minister and Secretary due to delays in enacting legislation for clinical establishments. This came after an email revealed the health minister’s exclusion from discussions. The court expressed regret and set a date for their appearance. The petition, filed in 2018, highlighted the operation of unauthorized laboratories in the capital.