Delhi News Live Updates: Delhi HC Puts Arvind Kejriwal Bail On Hold

Delhi HC puts Arvind Kejriwal bail on hold

11:18 PM: The Delhi High Court announced on Friday that it would stay a recent trial court order until a hearing could be held. This decision follows an appeal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with a money laundering case linked to an excise scam.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh hails bail to Delhi CM

10:46 AM: “We have been saying this that a fake, baseless case was made up against Arvind Kejriwal. The was made to finish the politics of Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal. However, BJP has received a tight slap. Kejriwal’s bail is a very big and happy news for the entire country, democracy and justice system and every AAP worker,” AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

ED moves Delhi High Court to challenge Arvind Kejriwal bail

10:45 AM: The Enforcement Directorate approached the Delhi High Court on Friday to challenge the bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam.

Background on the Case Against Kejriwal:

The ED has accused Kejriwal of being directly involved in the creation of the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. The agency claims the policy was designed to favor the ‘South Group,’ which allegedly received undue benefits, stakes in wholesale businesses, multiple retail zones, and paid Rs 100 crore to AAP leaders in return.

Delhi Water Minister Atishi to Begin Indefinite Strike Over Water Shortage

Water Minister Atishi Marlena has announced an indefinite strike starting today, June 21, 2024, in response to the ongoing water shortage in the national capital.

On X, she shared, “28 lakh Delhiites are still without water. Despite our best efforts, the Haryana government has not provided the full water supply needed for Delhi.”