- June 26, 2024
Arvind Kejriwal Arrested by CBI in Excise Scam Case: High-Stakes Legal Battle Unfolds
Arvind Kejriwal Arrested by CBI in Excise Scam Case: High-Stakes Legal Battle Unfolds
A Delhi court on Wednesday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) permission to formally arrest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise scam. The arrest was sanctioned by Special Judge Amitabh Rawat following an application by the central agency. Kejriwal was produced before the Rouse Avenue Court from Tihar central jail, where his lawyers argued that the CBI’s move was “biased,” given he had already been interrogated for nine hours in April last year. Kejriwal’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate Vikram Chaudhari, criticized the timing of the arrest. Kejriwal is currently in prison due to the excise scam money laundering case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Furthermore, Kejriwal withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court on Wednesday, which challenged the Delhi High Court’s interim stay on the trial court’s bail order in the money laundering case. A vacation bench of Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti allowed the withdrawal after Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, indicated that a substantial appeal would be filed following a detailed order by the high court on June 25. The Supreme Court had previously termed the high court’s decision to reserve its order while granting an interim stay as “unusual.” The AAP leader was initially arrested by the ED on March 21 and granted regular bail by the trial court on June 20. This development is significant as it highlights the intensifying legal battles and political drama surrounding the Delhi Chief Minister, further complicating the political landscape of the capital. The arrest and ongoing investigations underscore the serious nature of the allegations and the broader implications for Kejriwal’s political future and the Aam Aadmi Party’s credibility.
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