8 April
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy. Kejriwal, who was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with the said case, had contested his arrest on legal grounds. However, Justice Swarankant Sharma ruled against Kejriwal, stating that his arrest did not contravene legal provisions.
The court’s verdict further affirmed the legality of Kejriwal’s judicial custody, emphasizing that his remand cannot be deemed illegal. Currently detained, Kejriwal also contested his ED remand in the same case. In response to the High Court’s decision, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its intention to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court.
This latest development underscores the intensifying legal battle surrounding the prominent political figure, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities. As the case unfolds, it continues to draw attention to the intersection of law, governance, and political accountability.