Arvind Kejriwal News Live: Arvind Kejriwal being taken from ED office to Rouse Avenue Court, on Thursday, March 28. (Photo by Abhinav Saha)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has extended CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody by four days till April 1. The ED had sought a 7-day extension on the AAP national convener’s custody in the now-scrapped liquor policy case. Kejriwal, who was produced in court, responded to a media query on Delhi L-G VK Saxena’s ‘government cannot run from jail’ remark, saying that “this is a political conspiracy. The public will give a befitting reply.”
Kejriwal’s appearance in the court Thursday has triggered more buzz as his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, said that he will then do a “big expose” on the alleged liquor policy scam. AAP leaders Atishi, and his wife Sunita were present in the courtroom for his remand hearing. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court dismissed a plea seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Delhi’s Chief Minister, saying that there is “no scope of judicial interference” in the matter. Earlier, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj hit out on the Bharatiya Janata Party saying they received information that the BJP is trying to “poach AAP MLAs by luring them with money, Y plus security and even MP seat.”
What’s next for AAP? If Kejriwal does not get relief from the courts soon enough, the AAP is likely to face an existential crisis as it will in the short term lose the services of a leader who has no peer in the party in terms of mass appeal. This is likely to pose a serious challenge to the party and in a state like Punjab, it may even make voters sway more towards the Congress.
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Here's what the Delhi court said as it extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1
"Having considered the submission made before this court and considering the grounds as cited by the investigative agency, there appears to be sufficient reasons to permit further custodial interrogation, particularly keeping in view the submissions that he (Kejriwal) is required to be confronted with the material collected and statements recorded so far in the course of the investigation," special judge Kaveri Baweja said.
The court noted the ED's submissions that the chief minister also needed to be confronted with the data extracted from digital devices along with some other details.
"On perusal of the statements recorded in the course of the investigation and in view of the fact that extension of custodial interrogation of the accused has been sought for further sustained and detailed interrogation, the ED custody of the accused (Kejriwal) is hereby extended till April 1," the court said.
It noted that after Kejriwal was allowed to make verbal submissions, he stated about being ready to cooperate with the agency, besides not opposing the ED's plea for remand extension.
"He further submitted in the open court during the proceedings that statements of witnesses recorded by the investigating agency do not in any manner connect him with the alleged offences and questioned his arrest in the matter," the court noted.
It also noted Kejriwal's submissions that the ED was not placing all documents especially those that favoured him, before the court and that the ED was unable to establish the whereabouts of the alleged Rs 100 crores received as "kickbacks." "Accused (Kejriwal) has further submitted that one of the witnesses had donated a large sum of money to the BJP," the court noted.
It also noted the submissions of ED's counsel, Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, that Kejriwal's statement were "wholly irrelevant and unconnected with the facts of the present case, as also with the predicate offences." According to the ASG, the matter was presently not at the stage of being adjudicated and hence, the above submissions were wholly irrelevant at this point of time, the court noted.
"He (ASG) further submitted that there is also no merit in the submissions that the ED has not placed on record the material favouring the accused and questioned as to how the accused has knowledge about documents in the custody of ED," the court said.
It said that according to the ASG, "selective submissions" were made by Kejriwal and that there was "sufficient material to show the money trail of the proceeds of crime" generated as kickbacks in the scam and that Rs 45 crore sent through hawala and utilised by the AAP in the 2021-22 Goa assembly elections.
The court also noted the submissions of Kejriwal's counsel, Senior Advocate Ramesh Gupta. He said his client was willing to cooperate with the agency, but the ED was not entitled to seek his remand based on their application.
"In so far as the submissions with respect to there not being sufficient grounds for arrest of the accused are concerned, the said matter is admittedly subjudice before the Delhi High Court in a petition wherein the accused has challenged the grounds of his arrest," the court said.
Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking Kejriwal's removal as CM after arrest
Saying it cannot declare a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in the national capital, the Delhi High Court rejected a PIL seeking the removal of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal from the Delhi chief minister's post following his arrest in an excise policy-linked money laundering case.
AAP have turned the court into their political stage: BJP
"They (AAP) have turned the court into their political stage. They (AAP leaders) were talking about big revelations, but I want to ask, what revelation are they referring to, apart from all the repeated claims they have been making and the false narrative they are creating? They have been asserting that not even a single penny has been recovered, then why did the Supreme Court reject Manish Sisodia's bail request, stating that a money trail of Rs 338 crore has been found? They are ready to accept other decisions by the Supreme Court but not prepared to accept this one," BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla at a press conference in New Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal himself did not oppose the extension of his custody: JDU leader
“Arvind Kejriwal himself did not oppose the extension of his custody and he is cooperating in the investigation. Whatever the court decides, we will accept it": JDU leader KC Tyagi said on Rouse Avenue Court extending the ED custody of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal till April 1.
ED objective to crush AAP, says Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj quoting Kejriwal
Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, during his remand hearing in a city court, sought to know whether just four statements against him in connection with the alleged excise policy scam were enough for his arrest.
Meanwhile, INDIA bloc to hold protest at BJP headquarters on Friday
INDIA Bloc will hold a protest at BJP headquarters in New Delhi tomorrow against the BJP for allegedly taking crores of rupees from the Electoral Bond scheme via extortion through the ED.
They (BJP) don't want Arvind Kejriwal to participate in the elections: Advocate Somnath Bharti
"CM (Arvind Kejriwal) tried to explain how all this (his arrest by ED) is a 'political conspiracy'. They (BJP) don't want Arvind Kejriwal to participate in the elections. They fear that he is the only one whose questions BJP and PM Modi cannot answer," says advocate Somnath Bharti on court extending Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1.
Here's what the MEA said on US' remarks on Arvind Kejriwal case
On India summons US diplomat over comments on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of Congress bank accounts, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says "Yesterday India lodged its strong objection and protest with the senior official from the US embassy with regard to the comments made by the US State Department. The recent remarks by the State Department are unwarranted. Any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable. In India, legal processes are driven only by the rule of law. Anyone who has similar ethos, especially fellow democracies, should have no difficulty in appreciating this fact. India is proud of its independent and robust democratic institutions. We are committed to protect them from any form of undue external influences. Mutual respect and understanding form the foundation of international relations, and states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others..."
US' remarks unwarranted, says MEA on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal case
"We have made our position very clear. The recent remarks by the US State Department are unwarranted. Any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in the weekly media briefing today.
Sunita Kejriwal claims Delhi CM is not keeping well and is being "harassed a lot".
Sunita Kejriwal, who had come for her husband's court hearing, told reporters, "He has not been keeping well. His sugar levels are fluctuating. He is being harassed a lot. This tyranny won't last and people will give a reply."
Delhi Court extends Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has extended CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody by four days till April 1. The ED had sought a 7-day extension on the AAP national convener’s custody in the now-scrapped liquor policy case.
March 31 rally will be addressed by top INDIA bloc leaders, says Delhi Congress chief
"The rally is being held to save democracy and its message will be conveyed, not just in Delhi, but across the nation," says Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely adding that top INDIA bloc leaders will address the rally.
Delhi CM Kejriwal congratulates Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
"Very congratulations to (Punjab CM Bhagwant) Mann for being blessed with a baby girl" says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as he leaves from Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court.
We trusted the public but you (Arvind Kejriwal) didn’t: BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa
“We trusted the public but you (Arvind Kejriwal) didn’t. Therefore, you joined hands with Congress. You befooled the people. You didn’t listen to them but trusted corrupt Rahul Gandhi," says BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's 'political conspiracy' remark on his arrest by ED.
Delhi CM Kejriwal makes submissions in court
Kejriwal made the submissions as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) produced him in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja and sought seven-day further custody, arguing he needs to be confronted with some people linked with the case.
He made the submissions in Hindi after taking permission from the court despite his lawyers being present.
Kejriwal should quit if he has scant regard for people: BJP demands Delhi CM resignation
Addressing a press conference, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and party MP Manoj Tiwari have demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. They said the AAP could have made anyone from the party chief minister after Kejriwal was taken into custody.
"Delhi is under a huge constitutional crisis. If you have even scant regard for the people of Delhi who elected you, you could have made anyone (from AAP) chief minister," Tiwari said.
"Show us one example in the entire world of somebody running the government from jail. If you have any ethics left in you, resign," Sachdeva said, asking why did the party get Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain to resign if functioning from jail is legal.
Delhi court reserves order
The Delhi court has reserved the order in CM Kejriwal's remand case. It will likely be passed soon.
'ED has 2 motives... crush AAP, create extortion racket': Kejriwal in court
The AAP leader went over statement of witnesses in the case and said, "ED has two motives - to create a smokescreen to crush AAP and two, to create an extortion racket. Raghav Reddy contributed 55 crores to BJP. He bought his bail. Money trail is clearly established."
ED filed 20,000 pages in case, my name appeared in 4 statements: Kejriwal in court
Speaking in court, Kejriwal said, 'This case has been going on for 2 years. I've been arrested. I've not been convicted by any Court. CBI has filed 31,000 pages, and over 290 witnesses have been examined. ED has filed over 20,000 pages. My name is there in just 4 statements.'
'Is this sufficient to arrest the sitting CM?' he asked.
ED seeks 7-day extension of Delhi CM’s custody
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought a 7-day extension of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal’s custody in the now-scrapped liquor policy case.
'This is a political conspiracy, public will give befitting reply': Kejriwal ahead of appearance
"This is a political conspiracy, the public will give a befitting reply," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in response to a media query on Delhi L-G VK Saxena's 'government cannot run from jail' remark.
Kejriwal was produced in Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the excise policy-linked money laundering case.
Delhi CM produced in court as ED remand ends; wife Sunita, AAP leaders present in courtroom
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal was produced before Rose Avenue Court on conclusion of his Enforcement Directorate (ED) custodial remand today. Kejriwal’s appearance in the court Thursday has triggered more buzz as his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, said that he will then do a “big expose” on the alleged liquor policy scam. AAP leaders Atishi, and his wife Sunita are present in the courtroom for his remand hearing.
Arvind Kejriwal reaches Rouse Avenue Court
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has reached Rouse Avenue Court.
Sunita Kejriwal at Rose Avenue Court ahead of CM's appearance
Sunita Kejriwal has entered the courtroom ahead of CM Kejriwal's appearance at Rose Avenue Court.
CM Kejriwal to be produced in Delhi court shortly
AAP MLAs Gopal Rai, Atishi and Saurav Bhardawaj are seated inside the courtroom. CM Kejriwal is likely to be produced shortly.
‘No scope of judicial interference’: Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM
The Delhi High Court dismissed a a PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Delhi’s Chief Minister, saying that there is “no scope of judicial interference” in the matter.
“There is no scope for judicial interference vis a vis the relief sought (of removal of Kejriwal from CM’s post). It is for the other wing of the government to examine this issue in accordance with law. This court clarifies that it has not commented on the merits of the case,” the bench said.
The PIL was filed by one Surjit Singh Yadav which also called upon the Centre, State of Delhi through Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary to the lieutenant governor to answer under what authority Kejriwal is holding the post of Chief Minister.
Atishi, Saurabh Bharadway reach Rose Avenue Court ahead of Kejriwal's appearance
AAP leaders Atishi Marlena and Saurabh Bharadwaj have reached Rouse Avenue Court ahead of Kejriwal's appearence.
Opinion | The Kejriwal that could have been
"In 2011, when Arvind Kejriwal announced the India Against Corruption (IAC) movement, I was deeply moved. I had then just joined the BJP and, with my party’s permission, I spoke at eight IAC rallies in the southern states and even went to Pragati Maidan, where activist Anna Hazare and my friend Kiran Bedi were the foremost among those supporting the movement. I was impressed by the Kejriwal movement because I had launched a similar movement to fight corruption, called Janashakthi, in 1994," writes K J Alphones.
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'Distribute illegal funds received through ED raids among poor': Atishi urges BJP
AAP leader Atishi addressed a press conference today, saying "I would urge JP Nadda that he announce that the BJP will distribute the money received through ED raids on corrupt companies among the poor and won't use these illegal funds in elections."
Cong's plea against tax re-assessment by IT authorities dismissed by HC
The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected petitions by the Congress challenging the initiation of tax reassessment proceedings against it for a period of four years by tax authorities.
A bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said the pleas were dismissed in terms of its earlier decision refusing to interfere with the opening of re-assessment for another year.
The present matter pertained to assessment years 2017 to 2021.
In the earlier petition, which was dismissed last week, the Congress party had challenged initiation of re-assessment proceedings pertaining to assessment years 2014-15 to 2016-17. -- PTI
AAP workers protest against Kejriwal's arrest at ITO
A few AAP workers gathered to protest Arvind Kejriwal's arrest at ITO on Thursday.
'BJP trying to topple AAP in Punjab, Delhi': AAP on 'operation lotus'
"Arvind Kejriwal ji was right, BJP is planning to topple AAP in Delhi and Punjab. That is why they are running Operation lotus in Punjab. But I am proud of our leaders in Punjab, they came straight and informed the party leadership," Saurabh Bharadwaj said.
BJP trying to poach AAP MLAs, luring them with MP seat: Saurabh Bharadwaj
"Ever since Arvind Kejriwal received the first summon from ED, he has been saying that this is not an investigation in any case ... The case is baseless, this is an attempt to arrest him and put him in jail. After that, poach the leaders from Delhi And Punjab and topple the party because the they know that they cannot win the elections in Punjab and Delhi," said Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday.
He added, "Yesterday, we received information from our Punjab counterparts. Leaders said that the BJP is trying to poach AAP MLAs and luring them with money, Y plus security and even MP seat."
Newsmaker | ‘Thank u Sunita’: Enter Mrs Kejriwal
“Thank u Sunita for always being there,” Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on the afternoon of February 10, 2015, soon after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accomplished the feat of securing 67 of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections.
It was the first formal introduction to the world of Sunita Kejriwal, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, two years her husband’s senior, who had remained in the shadows as he charted his way from bureaucracy to activism to politics. Kejriwal would later have Sunita by his side as he delivered his victory address, calling her his pillar of strength.
Nine years on from that afternoon, with Kejriwal in Enforcement Directorate custody in the Delhi excise policy case, Sunita, 58, is now being talked about as her husband’s sole possible replacement — both within the AAP as well as in Delhi’s power corridors – if and when the need arises.
Hours after summons, US again flags due process in Arvind Kejriwal, Congress cases
Hours after India summoned a senior US diplomat on Wednesday and objected to the State Department’s remarks on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, the US reiterated that it “follows these actions closely” and “encourages fair, transparent, timely legal processes”.
“We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. We are also aware of the Congress party’s allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections. And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues,” the US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, said.
Arvind Kejriwal likely to be produced in Delhi court at 2 PM
Kejriwal will likely be produced in Rouse Avenue Court at 2:00 pm. After his production, arguments will likely take place for a few hours, after which the judge will pass an order regarding the ED's request to extend his custody.
'AAP leaders getting calls to leave party': AAP's Sandeep Pathak
AAP MLAs are getting calls asking them to leave the party or face consequences, party national general secretary (organisation) Sandeep Pathak said in a post on X, ahead of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's remand hearing by a court here. The BJP is resorting to "hooliganism" and this will harm the country, he said in a post on X in Hindi.
"AAP MLAs are being called. They are being told 'you will get whatever you want, and if you don't come, it will not be good for you'. The people of Delhi and Punjab voted for Kejriwal with high hopes. The BJP is doing this 'goondagardi' not with a party but with the country," the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader said. Replying to Pathak's post on X, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor challenged him to tell the name of even one BJP leader who had called to lure any AAP MLA.
Delhi HC set to hear PIL seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM
The High Court is scheduled to hear a PIL seeking removal of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Delhi chief minister following his arrest in the excise policy-linked money laundering case
Delhi CM to be produced in court as ED remand ends; buzz around his wife’s ‘big expose’ claim
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal will be produced before Rose Avenue Court today on conclusion of his Enforcement Directorate (ED) custodial remand. Kejriwal’s appearance in the court Thursday has triggered more buzz as his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, said that he will then do a “big expose” on the alleged liquor policy scam.
No relief for Kejriwal today as HC issues notice to ED on plea against his arrest, remand
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal failed to get a legal relief today as the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Enforcment Directorate (ED) on his plea challenging arrest and remand in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the excise policy ‘scam’.
Delhi HC will hear tomorrow PIL seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM
Delhi High Court will hear tomorrow a PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi.
India summons US diplomat over state dept remarks on Kejriwal's arrest
India has summoned a senior US diplomat and registered a strong protest against Washington's comments on the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials summoned the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena at its office. Later in a statement, the ministery said, "We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India. In diplomacy, states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others. This responsibility is even more so in case of fellow democracies. It could otherwise end up setting unhealthy precedents," the statement said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Delhi CM's sugar level low, says AAP
Sugar levels of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is diabetic, fluctuating; his health deteriorating in ED custody: AAP sources
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Has BJP over-reached or is it a decisive strike?
The Arvind Kejriwal arrest is different from the arrests of other Opposition leaders that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made of late. Will its timing, coming less than a month before the general elections raises several issues.
The Narendra Modi government may hope to ride out whatever storm the ED’s custody of the Delhi Chief Minister in the excise policy scam may generate, with the AAP workers hitting the streets in protest. From the first murmurings from the ground, people, including even those who don’t particularly like Kejriwal or his politics, see it as “zyadati” (excessive). “Thora zyada hee ho raha hai, (It’s a little too much),” they say, with a tone of worry.
In its remand application, the ED has alleged payoffs for the Goa polls from a South group facilitated by Kejriwal, his office and his aides. Also, the fact that Central agencies are overwhelmingly knocking on Opposition doors has not exactly triggered outrage at the popular level even as it has united the Opposition leaders. The fact that all “targets” have corruption complaints is certainly one reason. But how will people react to putting a sitting CM in jail in the middle of polls and watch what should be a level-playing field become an uneven one – eliminating the Opposition figures to the advantage of the ruling party?
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: AAP members stage protest against Kejriwal's arrest | Watch video
Members of APP legal cell stage protest against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by ED.
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Attempts made by Kejriwal to gain sympathy will not be successful, says Mansukh Mandaviya
After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued orders to Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj while being in ED custody, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in response told ANI, "Today he (Arvind Kejriwal) has to worry about the health of people of Delhi, but there is no implementation of 'Ayushman Bharat' in the Capital...They should increase the number of beds in the hospital; the immunisation of the children of Delhi is less compared to others, discuss that as well. The performance of Delhi is very poor in the TB elimination programme, which is underway across India...In the National Capital, for the last many years, the number of medical colleges has not transcended and so as the medical seats. The attempts that are made by him (Arvind Kejriwal) to gain sympathy will not be successful."
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'Not reserving matter without hearing ED', says HC; order to be passed at 4:30 pm
After hearing arguments made by ASG Raju and Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer, the High Court said an order will be passed between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm. 'I am not reserving the matter without hearing ED,' the HC said.
Additional Solicitor General SV Raju opposed three lawyers appearing for Kejriwal. He said that there should be a level playing field adding that if three counsels are appearing for Kejriwal then he will request for three counsels to appear for ED .
Senior advocate Amit Desai also appearing for Kejriwal said that that the senior counsels had divided their arguments, and he was only going to supplement singhvi’s arguments.
'My first submission is that in interim relief I have to be heard. And I have to file a reply to it. The right to be heard includes right to file a reply,' ASG Raju said on behalf of ED.
Raju further said, 'We asked them for a copy, we had sent them emails on Sunday and Monday asking for a copy. They deliberately did not provide us. Please see defects to the petition- one on typed copy of annexure and one on service. Nothing prevented them from giving us a copy subject to objection. Where is the level playing field here? What defect are these as good as useless defects. If they wanted an early hearing it was their duty to give us a copy. If they wanted a genuine fair hearing they could have sent us a copy of the plea on Saturday itself, and given us an opportunity to prepare. If interim relief is granted it will tantamount to granting relief in main petition, thats why I will need more time to prepare.'
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Delhi govt will not be run from jail, says Lt Governor VK Saxena
The government will not be run from jail, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said on Wednesday in the backdrop of statements by AAP leaders that Arvind Kejriwal will continue as chief minister even if he is behind bars.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case and subsequently remanded to the agency’s custody till March 28 by a court here.
Speaking at the Times Now Summit, Saxena said, “I can assure the people of Delhi that the government will not be run from jail.”
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'ED frozen to give court grounds of arrest', Kejriwal's lawyer tells HC
Singhvi, lawyer appearing for Kejriwal told HC, "This is a case of complete vicarious liability. you cannot subsume definition of political party given in representation of people’s act-in the PMLA when the PMLA does not refer to a political party. You are doing violence to both statutes."
"ED is frozen in time in giving the court grounds of arrest. In criminal law grounds of arrest are frozen. That freeze has been superimposed and interpreted by remand order. I beesech my lord, this is a matter where democracy itself is involved, basic structure, level playing field is involved. A day is far too long when the arrest is illegal. ED is achieving its nefarious object to by seeking more time," Singhvi further said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Singhvi refers to SC judgment on Manish Sisodia's case
Singhvi referred to Supreme Court's judgement in Manish Sisodia's case. Singhvi told Delhi HC, "The last point which has already been decided in my favour in Sisodia's case...which ED is persisting on Kejriwal. Their point is that they want Kejriwal to find out more about the flow of proceeds of crime which is quantified to be 45 crore." The Supreme Court had rejected the matter in Sisodia's case, Singhvi said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Little weight be given to statements made by co-accused, says Singhvi
Singhvi, Kejriwal's lawyer told Delhi HC, "Its so easy to extract incrimination out of statements made by co-accused, because they are worried about themselves. Therefore very little weight should be given to such statements made by co-accused. Such statements should not be taken as a substantive evidence, unless there is clear corroboration.
"Pardon bail has been given to the co-accused who are ED’s star witnesses. There is no corroboration in such matters," Singhvi said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'Sarath Chandra Reddy's statement contrary to earlier ones', Singhvi tells HC
Singhvi has referred to statements made by Aurobindo Pharma Director P Sarath Chandra Reddy. He says that ED did not object to the ground that he was sick and infirm. He subsequently makes statements after he is released and the statement was contrary to those made earlier.
“Sarath Reddy continues to not stand against me (kejriwal) in 9 statments. This is shocking. These 9 statements are not put in any of the ED’s 6 complaints...Making a mockey of fairness...On 25/4/2023, one and half years after original statement was made Sarath Reddy makes a statement against me. Thereafter he gets bail on medical ground and subsequently he gets a pardon,” Singhvi said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'Gross unfairness, malafide practice', says Kejriwal's lawyer on ED seeking time to reply
Kejriwal's lawyer Singhvi refers to statements recorded in the excise policy case. He refers to Raghav Magunta’s statements. “His total statements are 8- 6 of them say nothing about me. After he is put under pressure he gives two statements against Kejriwal. Singhvi questioned ED for seeking time to reply on plea. He further said, "Everything is on record. This a gross unfairness and malafide practice on behalf of the prosecution." The Delhi High Court hearing on Arvind Kejriwal's plea against ED arrest is underway
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: BJP members stage protest demanding Delhi CM's resignation
While AAP leaders staged protest inside the Assembly against Arvind Kejriwal's March 21 midnight arrest by ED, BJP members staged protest demanding Delhi CM's resignation. Delhi police detained BJP workers and state unit chief Virendra Sachdeva.
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates:'Non-cooperation most abused phrase since ED became active,' says Singhvi
Lawyer appearing for Arvind Kejriwal, Singhvi told HC, "They say I have not cooperated. Non-cooperation is one of the most abused phrases in the recent past since ED has been active. Can you say I will arrest you because I am exercising my right against self incrimination? This will hit article 20 and 21 of constitution on its head."
Singhvi also questioned Kejriwal's arrest made two months ahead of election. Singhvi further said, "They say that I may tamper with evidence…i could have tampered with evidence already in these past months."
Singhvi said referring to Pankaj Bansal judgment of SC on the issue of necessity to arrest.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'Delhi CM will tell entire nation about liquor scam on March 28,' says Sunita Kejriwal
Sunita Kejriwal said, "Arvind Kejriwal will tell the entire nation about this so-called liquor scam on March 28. He will give strong evidence also. Arvind ji is very true, honest, deshbhakt, fearless and humble person. Unki lambi aayi, sehat aur safalta ki kamna karna."
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'ED searched our house and found nothing,' says Sunita Kejriwal
"BJP's central government has filed a case against him for issuing order to the Water Minister...for worrying about people...What does the BJP want? They filed an FIR against your CM. Kya ye log Delhi ko tabha karna chahte hain? Kya ye chahte hain Delhi kr log aise hi jhujte rahe? Arvind ji is very upset over this.
Kejriwal told me that ED in the last 2 years conducted 250 raids and searched several members' houses --Sanjay singh, Sisodia. They even searched our house and found just Rs 7,3000. They found nothing. Arvind ji told me that he is going to expose the ED's investigation in the false excise policy case."
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'Kejriwal's sugar level low...still issued order & BJP has problem,' says Sunita Kejriwal
Sunita Kerjiwal, Arvind Kejriwal's wife, who met the Delhi CM on Tuesday said, "I went to meet Arvind Ji yesterday. He is diabetic and sugar level is low. Despite that he is thinking about people. He issued an order from ED custody to the Water Minister. Batao ye kar ke unhone kya galat kiya?...He is thinking and worrying about the people but even in this matter, the BJP has a problem?"
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: 'People in Delhi stand with CM', says Dilip Pandey
"All people in Delhi are standing with Arvind Kejriwal. BJP thought that it may bring AAP down by arresting its chief. They are mistaken... more people are joining because Kerjiwal does what he says...He keeps his promises and will fulfill all the promises and take care of the people from jail, " Dilip Pandey said.