On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took his case to the Supreme Court following the rejection of his appeal against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the liquor policy case by the Delhi High Court. Adding to his troubles, the Rouse Avenue Court also turned down Kejriwal’s request for more time with his legal team.
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Legal Battle Intensifies Over Kejriwal’s Consultation Time
The Chief Minister’s legal representatives contended that with over 30 cases against Kejriwal in various states, the allocated one hour per week for legal consultations is inadequate for understanding and providing instructions.
The Enforcement Directorate argued that once an individual is incarcerate, their external status becomes inconsequential, and the agency treats them equally. Simultaneously, Kejriwal’s legal team plans to request an expedited hearing for his petition in the Supreme Court, scheduled for 10:30 am today.
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AAP to Challenge High Court’s Decision in Supreme Court
The Enforcement Directorate also alleged that Kejriwal personally participated in formulating the now-defunct liquor policy and purportedly demanded kickbacks. Additionally, they claimed that as the national convenor of AAP, he was involved in activities linked to the scandal.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while delivering the verdict, asserted that Kejriwal’s “remand cannot be termed illegal” as his “arrest is not in contravention of law.”
Following the Delhi High Court’s ruling, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj announced that the party would approach the Supreme Court on Wednesday, disagreeing with the verdict.