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Arvind Kejriwal News Highlights: Supreme Court hearing ends for the day, order awaited
Arvind Kejriwal News Highlights: The Supreme Court is hearing Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal's bail petition on Tuesday after the court expressed that it is open to consider interim bail for AAP supremo owing to the polls. The top court urged the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to come prepared for the hearing noting that “We may grant or we may not grant. But we must be open to you as neither side should be taken by surprise."
Arvind Kejriwal LIVE: Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva on SC reserving decision
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva said on SC reserving decision, "Everyone should accept the verdict of the Court. It's the speciality of our democracy that the most dreaded criminals are given chance to put forth their side. I think the investigating agency is doing its job, the matter is sub-judice so whatever decision the court takes we will accept that..."
ICYMI: Delhi court extends Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till May 20 in excise policy case
On Tuesday, a Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until May 20 in connection with the money laundering case related to the defunct excise policy. Kejriwal appeared before the court through video conferencing as his previous custody expired. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, overseeing cases involving the CBI and ED, also extended the judicial custody of co-accused Chanpreet Singh until May 20.
Congress leader Pawan Khera on SC reserving verdict on Kejriwal's bail plea
Congress leader Pawan Khera on SC reserving verdict on Kejriwal's bail plea, said, "We hope Arvind Kejriwal gets justice. There should be a level playing field, on the eve of elections, when you arrest your rivals it shows you are against a level playing field .."
Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: What happened in court today? A recap
- Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, did not issue an order on granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
- Kejriwal faces allegations of money laundering related to the alleged Delhi excise scam.
- Bench reserved its decision after hearing arguments from Abhishek Singhvi representing Kejriwal and S V Raju from the Enforcement Directorate.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed granting interim bail to Kejriwal, arguing against special treatment for politicians during elections.
- The court divided the hearing into two parts: challenging Kejriwal's arrest and the issue of interim bail during the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The verdict on interim bail is reserved.
Supreme Court likely to hear plea on May 9 or next week, report reveals
During the hearing, a bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta stated that it would issue an order regarding interim bail but adjourned without doing so. The Supreme Court is expected to resume hearing the case either on Thursday or the following week,ANIreported.
ICYMI: Arvind Kejriwal in fresh trouble: Why is Delhi L-G seeking NIA probe? What is ‘Khalistani funding’ charge?
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving funding from pro-Khalistani outfits, delivering another blow to the incarcerated AAP leader during the general elections. Saxena forwarded a complaint from Ashoo Mongia to the Ministry of Home Affairs, urging for a thorough investigation into the allegations against the Delhi chief minister and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The complaint, received from Mongia, the national general secretary of the World Hindu Federation, India, alleges that AAP received substantial funding from extremist Khalistani groups, including the banned 'Sikhs for Justice', as per the L-G secretariat's letter to the Union home ministry.
Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: CPI (Communist Party of India) leader D Raja on NIA probe on Delhi CM
CPI (Communist Party of India) leader D Raja on NIA probe on Kejriwal said, "This has raised several questions. L-G has recommended NIA probe against Arvind Kejriwal on the basis of a complaint he received from World Hindu Federation India. What is this World Hindu Federation India? What is its credibility and authority? How does L-G believe it and immediately propose a NIA probe? These are all political issues and L-G is acting politically."
Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: What did the ED say in SC?
On Tuesday, May 7, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the Supreme Court's proposal to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested in a money laundering case related to the excise policy, during the Lok Sabha elections. The ED contended that such an action would establish an improper precedent, asserting that a politician does not have a greater entitlement to bail than an ordinary citizen in criminal proceedings. Additionally, the ED questioned whether all MPs facing charges would then be released on bail, highlighting approximately 5,000 pending cases involving MPs nationwide.
Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Clyde Crasto on Kejriwal's judicial custody extention
NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Clyde Crasto speaking on Kejriwal's judicial custody extention said, “It is not surprising that there is an extension of the jail time for Arvind Kejriwal, because somewhere, right from the beginning, we have been saying that just because he has been speaking against the BJP, there is a plan to muzzle his voice. The elections are going on, a leader like him which is very important for the INDIA alliance... if he is in jail, it is obviously going to help the BJP.”
Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: Delhi BJP criticise AAP regarding NIA probe suggested by LG; stage protests
On Tuesday, Delhi BJP leaders and workers staged a protest near the Aam Aadmi Party headquarters at DDU Marg regarding the NIA probe recommended by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena into alleged funding received by the party from the banned terrorist organization 'Sikhs For Justice'. The protesters, chanting slogans against AAP and its convener, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, were halted by police at a barricade.
Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: BJP leader Dinesh Sharma on Kejriwal's bail blea
BJP leader Dinesh Sharma on Kerjiwal's bail hearing by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court said, “I believe without any thorough investigation, the court cannot take any decision. The court is making a decision after hearing both parties. Some have not got bail for even 1.5 years now, this clearly means that the produced evidence contains some kind of information which the court is considering.”
No interim order issued on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail; hearing end
No interim order has been issued yet on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail for now in the excise policy ED case. The matter is likely to be heard later. The Supreme Court hasn't set a date yet.
Arvind Kejriwal won't sign filed but Delhi LG should not reject decisions
Abhishek Singhvi tells SC: Arvind Kejriwal won't sign files but Delhi LG should not reject decisions just because files were not signed by the chief minister, reports PTI.
Delhi Court extends till May 20 the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Court extends till May 20 the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam.
Special judge Kaveri Baweja passed the order.
The Bench has reconvened. The hearing has resumed
The Bench has reconvened. The hearing has resumed.
If you perform official duties, then it will be conflict of interest, says SC to Kejriwal
If you perform official duties, then it will be conflict of interest and we don't want that: SC to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Kejriwal elected CM of Delhi, general elections held once in 5 years: Justice Khanna
Justice Khanna points out that Kejriwal is the elected Chief Minister of Delhi and that he is not a habitual criminal. He asserts that these are “extraordinary circumstances” and that general elections are held once in 5 years. Registering his protest, SG Mehta says – “What example are we setting? Are other people less important than the CM....Are we carving out exceptions for politicians? Would campaigning for elections be more important?”. He says there are 5000-odd MPs and MLAs in jail and that the message must not go that all are equal but some are more equal. Justice Khanna says – “We certainly do not want criminal politicians to be treated separately”.
Is the CM a hardened criminal or a terrorist? Kejriwal’s lawyer says
Appearing for the Delhi CM, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi says – “Is the CM a hardened criminal or a terrorist? By giving interim bail, would the Court enhance the threat to society? If I do not give a reply to the summons, does it become a basis for my arrest?
SG Mehta urges SC not to treat politicians as a different class for granting bail.
SG Mehta urges SC not to treat politicians as a different class for granting bail. The court said it would continue hearing the case at 2 pm today. ED will resume its arguments on the merit of the case.
Kejriwal will not deal with any excise policy scam related files, if granted interim bail
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tells SC he will not deal with any excise policy scam related files, if granted interim bail.
If bail is granted, there should be no interference in the working of the government: Justice Khanna
Outlining the conditions the Court will consider imposing if the Delhi CM is granted bail, the judge says – “We do not want any interference in the working of the government in any way”, Justice Khanna says. “We thought or are considering giving you interim bail because of elections. Otherwise, we would have heard arguments, reserved the judgment and pronounced it after vacations” Justice Datta tells Kejriwal’s lawyer.
Narrative is being built successfully that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has not done anything, says ED
Narrative is being built successfully that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has not done anything but was arrested just before polls: ED to SC.
Singhvi assures Court that Kejriwal will not sign any files if LG doesn't insist
Supreme Court says if Arvind Kejriwal is released on interim bail and allowed perform official duties, it may have cascading effects. His counsel assures Court that Kejriwal will not sign any files if LG doesn't insist
Kejriwal won't be performing official duties if released, says SC
Supreme Court tells Kejriwal’s lawyer that if it gives interim bail to Kejriwal it doesn’t want him to be performing official duties as somewhere it will lead to conflict. We do not want interference at all in the working of the government. Supreme Court says if elections were not there then it would not have given any interim relief.
Arvind Kejriwal would not have been arrested had he cooperated in investigationL: ED
Arvind Kejriwal would not have been arrested had he cooperated in investigation, evaded nine summons: ED to SC
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