Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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PIL in Delhi High Court to stop CM Arvind Kejriwal from issuing directions while in ED's custody
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to prevent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, from issuing orders while in the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody.
The petitioner, Surjit Singh Yadav, has said in the PIL that the issuance of such orders by Kejriwal in the chief minister's capacity is against the legal framework as well as the principle of fair and proper investigation.
Arvind Kejriwal won't resign as Delhi CM, AAP decides as it launches 'Main Bhi Kejriwal' campaign after ED arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold the 'Main Bhi Kejriwal' campaign and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not resign from his post, the party decided in a meeting held on Sunday.
AAP held the meeting to decide its future course of action in the aftermath of party national convenor Kejriwal's arrest in the excise policy case.
We encourage fair, transparent legal process: After Germany, US reacts to Kejriwal's arrest
After Germany, the United States too has called for a “fair, transparent, and timely” legal process for Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo, Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21.
“We encourage a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal,” a spokesperson of the US State Department told Reuters in response to a query about the case.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal will hold a press conference at 12 noon. She was in the ED custody last evening to meet Arvind Kejriwal.
Kejriwal's plea to be taken up shortly. The plea reportedly dubs his arrest and remand as "illegal".
Delhi High Court takes up CM Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by ED. Track live updates here.
Singhvi, appearing for Kejriwal says, "I have challenged remand itself, which ends tomorrow. I'm asking your lordships to decide the fundamental position and basis for remand. There is no need for reply from anyone."
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The Delhi High Court says that the matter will be taken up after the supplementary list is over.
"Matter has been passed over. Will be taken up after some time, when the court finishes the supplementary list," the court says.
As Delhi HC hears Kejriwal's plea, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S V Raju sought time to file a detailed reply to CM's plea. Advocate Raju stated that they got a copy of the petition only yesterday.
ED's request for time to file reply to Kejriwal's challenge to arrest in excise case a delay tactic: Sr advocate Singhvi tells Delhi HC. (PTI)
Sunita Kejriwal addresses presser
Delhi CM Kejriwal's wife reads out CM's letter.
No money found in multiple ED raids, my husband will reveal truth in Delhi excise policy case on March 28 in court: Sunita Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal says, "...Two days ago, Arvind Kejriwal sent a letter to Water Minister Atishi regarding the water and sewer problems in Delhi... The central government filed a case against him. Do they want to destroy Delhi? Do they want the people to keep suffering? Arvind Kejriwal is very pained by this... In the so-called liquor scam, ED has conducted more than 250 raids. They are searching for the money of this so-called scam. They have found nothing yet... Arvind Kejriwal has said that he will reveal everything in the court on March 28. He will reveal where the money of the liquor scam is... He will also provide proof..."
Meanwhile, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, says before Delhi High Court, "The necessity to arrest is vital of the condition under Section 19. Power to arrest is neither equivalent to the necessity to arrest or obligation to arrest."
No money found in ED raids; Delhi CM will reveal everything on March 28: Arvind Kejriwal's wife
Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday said in a video address that despite multiple raids the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was unable to find any cash related to the alleged excise policy "scam".
She further added that tomorrow, March 28, the AAP national convenor will reveal "everything" in court, including where the money from the "scam" is. She also said that Kejriwal will back up his revelations with proof.
The Delhi High Court will pass an order on Arvind Kejriwal's plea at 4 pm. (LiveLaw)
Delhi HC's order on Kejriwal's plea expected soon
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma will be hearing the matter
Seven-day custody
The Delhi CM Kejriwal was arrested on March 21. Next day, the trial court had remanded him to ED custody till March 28.
Sunita Kejriwal appeals to people to pray for Delhi CM's health and success
Amidst report of Delhi CM's health deteriorating, Sunita Kejriwal appealed to people to pray for Delhi CM's health and success. Earlier AAP sources claimed that the blood sugar level of Kejriwal, who is diabetic, is fluctuating and his health has deteriorated in Enforcement Directorate custody.
Concerns over Kejriwal's health
AAP sources said the blood sugar level of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is diabetic, is fluctuating and his health has deteriorated in Enforcement Directorate custody. Arvind Kejriwal's blood sugar level dropped to 46 Mg at one point of time and according to doctors, such a drop is "very dangerous", they claimed.
Somnath Bharti flays BJP
"The L-G is saying what the BJP wants him to say, he is acting like an agent of BJP. While he is a good person, he is not independent," says AAP leader Somnath Bharti when asked about Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's 'Delhi government will not run from jail' remark.
Delhi HC refuses to interfere with arrest of Kejriwal
The Delhi HC issued notice to Enforcement Directorate on plea moved by Kejriwal raising issues of legality and validity regarding the arrest and remand. the court sought ED's response on the main petition as well as the application for interim release of the petitioner by April 2nd.
Kejriwal to remain behind the bars
With Delhi HC refusing to interfere with arrest of Arvind Kejriwal by ED in excise policy case, the Delhi CM will stay in jail.
Case to come up for hearing on April 3
The judge, in the order, clarified the matter would be taken up for final disposal on April 3 and no adjournment shall be granted.
Will do a big expose: Sunita Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita claimed her husband would do a "big expose" on the alleged excise policy scam in court on Thursday, even as the AAP supremo did not get immediate relief from the Delhi High Court which refused to interfere with his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.