The bench had previously dismissed a similar plea seeking the removal of Kejriwal as CM following his arrest in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The court has reserved its verdict on a plea challenging Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.
The grant of bail to the Rajya Sabha member is a reprieve to the beleaguered Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in midst of Lok Sabha poll campaigning as two of its top leaders -- national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia -- are in jail.
Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy-linked money laundering case. He has been sent to judicial custody till April 15.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been rapidly losing weight since his arrest on March 21, senior AAP leader Atishi claimed earlier today and accused the BJP of putting his health at risk by keeping him in jail.
Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested on March 21, has sought his release on the ground that the arrest was illegal. The case pertains to the alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22 that was later scrapped.
Since Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, has assumed a prominent role, questioning the grounds for his detention and expressing concerns over the lack of evidence presented.
After being remanded in judicial custody until April 15 in connection with excise policy scam, Kejriwal spent his inaugural night at Tihar jail. Despite the confinement to a smaller space, sources within the prison reported that Kejriwal remained composed and even took steps to ensure his comfort.
In response to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal being sent to judicial custody for 15 days and the possibility of him running the government from Tihar Jail, the former PRO of Tihar Jail has provided insight.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody in the liquor policy case. Following the conclusion of Kejriwal's custody with the Enforcement Directorate, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court ordered his detention in jail.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal came forward to convey his message ever since he was arrested. Sunita also read Delhi CM's letter at the I.N.D.I.A bloc rally at Ramlila maidan on Sunday.
Arvind Kejriwal is under the Enforcement Directorate's custody in the liquor scam case. The Delhi High Court earlier today didn't give relief to the Delhi Chief Minister and said it will hear the matter next on April 3.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister's wife Sunita Kejriwal said that she had met him in ED custody and his sugar level was fluctuating. She appealed to people to pray for his health.
Sunita, the wife of Arvind Kejriwal, has stated that her husband will unveil the truth regarding the alleged "liquor scam" in court tomorrow.
A photo purportedly showing Arvind Kejriwal being dragged away by police is circulating widely on social media, with claims that it depicts his recent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). However, our fact-checking investigation has revealed that this photo is actually 12 years old.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appeared in a special show of Aap Ki Adalat and faced questions from Rajat Sharma on various issues including India-China relations, Rahul Gandhi's allegation against the Modi government, arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal among others.
A Delhi court on Friday sent Arvind Kejriwal to six-day Enforcement Directorate custody in the liquor policy scam case. The probing agency has accused Kejriwal of being the 'kingpin' and key conspirator of the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
Delhi excise policy case: The BRS leader in her petition has also challenged her remand as well and said the remand order doesn't adhere to Article 141 which states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a special show of Aap Ki Adalat, talked about Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, on Opposition's allegation of misusing ED, CBI, on NDA's 400-plus seats target among other issues.
The Enforcement Directorate had arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case on Thursday evening after almost two hours of questioning.
Kejriwal is the first sitting chief minister in India to be arrested on corruption charge. On Thursday evening, after Kejriwal failed to get relief from Delhi High Court, an ED team led by its joint director went to the chief minister’s official residence, carrying a search warrant.
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