Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate custody has been extended by another four days in the alleged liquor policy scam. Mr Kejriwal will now be in the probe agency's custody till April 1. The agency, which investigates financial crimes, had sought seven days.
The agency claims it has evidence to prove that bribe money was used by the AAP in Goa elections. The Chief Minister, who addressed the courtroom directly, accused the ED of trying "to crush" his party. He also pointed out that "no court has proven me guilty" and slammed what he said were flimsy reasons to arrest a sitting Chief Minister.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS on Arvind Kejriwal's custody hearing:
Mar 28, 2024 16:35 (IST)
"Unwarranted, Unacceptable": India On US Remarks On Arvind Kejriwal Arrest
"India has 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," New Delhi said in a statement rebutting comments by the US on the AAP leader's arrest.
Mar 28, 2024 16:13 (IST)
The Probe Agency's Argument In Court
The Enforcement Directorate said in its fresh remand plea that during Arvind Kejriwal's custodial interrogation, his statements were recorded on five days and that he was "giving evasive replies". It said the statements of three other persons have also been recorded during the remand.
Mar 28, 2024 16:02 (IST)
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition For Arvind Kejriwal's Removal As Chief Minister
The Delhi High Court today dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Delhi Chief Minister following his arrest by Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy case and said there is no scope of judicial interference in the matter. If there is a constitutional failure, President or Governor will act on it, the court said.
Mar 28, 2024 15:59 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal's Custody Extended By 4 Days In Delhi Liquor Policy Case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for a further four days. Mr Kejriwal is currently in the lock-up of the ED's Delhi office after his arrest on March 21 in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. He wkill now remain in probe agency's custody till April 1.
Mar 28, 2024 14:16 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Enforcement Directorate Seeks 7-Day Custody Of Arvind Kejriwal
The Enforcement Directorate seeks seven more days of Arvind Kejriwal's custody. Following his arrest on Thursday, he was remanded to the ED custody for seven days last Friday, which ends today.
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