The Enforcement Directorate will formally name jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as an accused in the now-scrapped Liquor Policy in its first chargesheet, marking a significant development in the case of the Delhi Excise policy.
Kejriwal to be Named Accused in Excise Policy Scam; Continues Legal Battles for Interim Bail
It’s crucial to remember that Kejriwal will be named as an accused in the excise policy scam for the first time. The central investigation agency will continue to refer to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as the “kingpin” of the scam in the chargesheet, reiterating its earlier claim that he was the “key conspirator” in the case.
According to the ED, there is a money trail connecting Kejriwal to the case. A Delhi court earlier this week extended the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party’s judicial custody until May 20.
On Friday, May 10, the Supreme Court will issue an order granting the chief minister interim bail. Adding to his problems, a lawyer’s public interest lawsuit on Wednesday was dismissed by the Delhi High Court with costs of Rs 1 lakh, asking for suitable arrangements so that Kejriwal could lead the government while incarcerated.
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Petitioner Requests Relief for Kejriwal; Delhi HC Notes Status of Complaint
In addition, the petitioner asked that Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva refrain from applying any “undue pressure” to Kejriwal’s resignation.
Acting Chief Justice Manmohan led a bench that noted that since the AAP leader had already filed a complaint against his arrest with the Supreme Court, “no orders were called for” to provide him with any facilities while he was being held in judicial custody.
The AAP leader was taken into custody on March 21 and is presently being held in judicial custody at Tihar Jail.
