Arvind Kejriwal moves Delhi HC challenging ED arrest and custody in excise policy case
Arvind Kejriwal moved the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the money laundering case linked to the Delhi government's Excise Policy. The chief minister also challenged city court’s March 22 order remanding him to the ED's custody till March 28.
Follow LIVE Updates on Arvind Kejriwal Arrest News here According to Bar and Bench, the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) legal team confirmed that it is "trying to get an urgent hearing in the matter either today or tomorrow". Meanwhile, sources told news agency PTI, "Arvind Kejriwal has sought early hearing of plea against his arrest, preferably by Sunday." The Enforcement Directorate arrested Kejriwal on Thursday (March 21), accusing him of being the “key conspirator" in the alleged excise policy “scam".
On Friday, Kejriwal was remanded to custody of the central probe agency for six days till March 28. Several AAP leader have been protesting against Kejriwal's arrest since Friday.
"The AAP office in Delhi has been "sealed" from all sides," its senior leader Atishi claimed on Saturday. She said the party will report the matter to the Election Commission.
ALSO READ: Arvind Kejriwal arrested ahead of Lok Sabha, assembly elections: 5 key challenges before AAP in Delhi The Enforcement Directorate alleged that Kejriwal "used" the post of chief minister of Delhi to facilitate money laundering by the AAP, which is a "major beneficiary" of the proceeds of crimes generated in the alleged liquor scam case. ALSO READ: Arvind Kejriwal breaks silence on his arrest: 'Whether I am inside or outside jail...' "Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of NCT of Delhi is the kingpin and key conspirator of the Delhi Excise scam in collusion with ministers
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