All posts tagged: Arvind Kejriwal arrest news

Plea In HC Challenging Orders Passed By CM Kejriwal From ED Custody

Published by Webster

Last Updated: March 26, 2024, 16:14 IST Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being produced before the Rouse Avenue Court. (Image/PTI) The plea also seeks direction to investigate how Kejriwal, who is operating as Chief Minister of Delhi from jail, is passing orders in custody. Troubles seem to be rising for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a fresh plea, challenging his authority to pass orders while in Enforcement Directorate custody has been filed in the High Court. The plea also sought direction to investigate how Kejriwal, who is operating as Chief Minister of Delhi from jail, is passing orders in custody. Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said that if his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal is sent to jail, they will approach the court seeking permission to set up his office in prison to run his government from there. He also asserted that no one can take the place of Kejriwal in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court will on Wednesday hear a petition by Delhi …

Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: ‘Law taking its course’, Delhi BJP chief on CM’s arrest

Published by Parlour News

Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: The ED has alleged that Kejriwal orchestrated the liquor scam and tracked the money trail to the Goa election campaign in 2022. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves the Rouse Avenue Court. (PTI Photo) Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for six days until March 28, following his arrest in relation to the Delhi liquor policy scam. The ED has alleged that Kejriwal orchestrated the liquor scam and tracked the money trail to the Goa election campaign in 2022. According to ED, the chief minister demanded substantial bribes from liquor policy stakeholders, promising them undue benefits, and these funds were utilized during the Punjab and Goa elections. Senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, argued against routine remand, suggesting a review of the necessity of Kejriwal’s custody.…Read More Kejriwal said on Friday that he was with his parents when the ED officials came to his house. Kejriwal revealed to India Today that he was taken by surprise …

Arvind Kejriwal’s First Reaction After Arrest

Published by Webster

The agency has sought 10-day custody of the AAP chief. New Delhi: In his first reaction a day after his arrest, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his life is dedicated to the nation. Responding to a question by reporters when he was being taken to court by the Enforcement Directorate, the AAP chief said in Hindi, “My life is dedicated to the country. I will keep serving the nation even if I am behind bars.” Mr Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate around 9 pm on Thursday, becoming the first serving chief minister to face such an action. His arrest has come in a money-laundering case related to the scrapped Delhi liquor policy of 2021-22 and the probe agency has alleged that he and his party had received kickbacks in exchange for favours.  The AAP has claimed there was a conspiracy behind his arrest and the party has organised nationwide protests against it.  ‘Key Conspirator’ After spending a night in ED custody, Mr Kejriwal was produced before the Rouse Avenue court …

Kejriwal Produced In Court, Probe Agency May Seek 10-Day Custody

Published by Webster

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (File). New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was the “kingpin” and “key conspirator” in the alleged liquor policy scam in the national capital, the Enforcement Directorate told the city’s Rouse Avenue Court Friday afternoon, as it argued for 10-day custody of the Aam Aadmi Party boss. The agency has claimed Mr Kejriwal was the middleman between the ‘south group’ and other accused, including ex-Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia (arrested last year) and AAP officer Vijay Nair. Total proceeds of the alleged scam, the agency said, exceeded Rs 600 crore; this includes Rs 100 crore allegedly paid by the ‘south group’ the agency has claimed includes Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, who was arrested last week. What Did ED Say? “He was directly involved in implementation of the policy, and giving favour to the south group. He demanded kickbacks in exchange for favours… this is corroborated by statements,” Additional Solicitor-General SV Raju, argued for the Enforcement Directorate, “He is involved in use of proceeds of crime.” The ED claimed Rs 45 …