Delhi High Court Dismisses Kejriwal’s Plea Challenging ED Arrest, AAP Likely To Move SC

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise policy scam.

Reports suggest that the Aam Aadmi Party is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court against this decision. Consequently, Kejriwal will not remain in Tihar Jail until April 15, as previously ordered by the Rouse Avenue Court.

The court stated that evidence gathered by the ED indicates Kejriwal’s involvement in formulating the excise policy and using illicit funds.

“Material collected by ED reveals that Kejriwal conspired and was involved in formulation of excise policy and used proceeds of crime. He is also allegedly involved in personal capacity in formulation of policy and demanding kickbacks and secondly in the capacity of national covenor of AAP,” the judge said while pronouncing the order in open court, as per Live Law.

Moreover, he is alleged to have engaged in personal capacity in policy formulation, seeking kickbacks, and, in his capacity as the national convener of AAP, being linked to the scandal. These remarks were made by the judge while delivering the verdict in open court, as reported by Live Law.

Highlighting Kejriwal’s role as the national convener, the court observed his active involvement in activities related to the scandal. Kejriwal was taken into custody on the night of March 21 and is presently under judicial custody.