Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy Case Live Updates: Kejriwal moves Delhi HC against trial court decision

17:31 (IST) Nov 21

Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy Case Live: HC issues notice to ED on Kejriwal's plea against trial court taking cognizance of charge-sheet

The bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri scheduled the matter for hearing on December 20 to consider arguments on both the stay application and the plea seeking the quashing of the trial court's order taking cognizance of the ED's charge-sheet against Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy scam.

The former CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Kejriwal has approached the High Court on Wednesday, challenging the trial court's decision to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's prosecution complaints in the alleged excise policy scam, citing lack of sanction.

Appearing for the Enforcement Directorate, Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, opposed Kejriwal's plea, asserting that the proper sanction had been obtained when the prosecution complaint (chargesheet) was filed.

15:50 (IST) Nov 21

Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy Case Live: Delhi HC refuses to stay for now trial court proceedings

Excise policy 'scam': Delhi HC refuses to stay for now trial court proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case.

15:18 (IST) Nov 21

Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy Case Live: BJP protests against use of 'expensive' items at Kejriwal's earlier bungalow, leaders detained

BJP leaders and workers protested here against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, alleging "extravagant luxurious items" were used to renovate the official bungalow earlier occupied by him as Delhi chief minister. Police said they have detained some BJP leaders who took part in the protest. "No one is allowed to breach law and order situation," a senior police officer said.

BJP sources claimed that their Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva has been detained.

12:16 (IST) Nov 21

Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy Case Live: Delhi BJP leaders and workers protest near the residence of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, over 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy.

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11:22 (IST) Nov 21

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal contests trial court’s order in Delhi HC

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approached Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court's order taking cognisance of a chargesheet filed by Enforcement Directorate against him in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. The plea is likely to be listed for Thursday. Kejriwal sought the court's direction to set aside a trial court's order on the ground that the special judge took cognisance of the chargesheet in the absence of any sanction for his prosecution when he was the Delhi chief minister, a public servant, when the offence was allegedly committed.

11:21 (IST) Nov 21

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11:20 (IST) Nov 21

Delhi excise policy 'scam': Know about the case, key accused on bail, approvers and more

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal became the fourth Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader to secure bail in the Delhi excise policy case, following a Supreme Court decision. This case, investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), is connected to allegations against Kejriwal and other political figures regarding the 2021-22 Delhi liquor policy.

11:18 (IST) Nov 21

Arvind Kejriwal News Live: Delhi govt implemented the excise policy on November 17, 2021, and scrapped it by the end of September 2022 amid allegations of corruption.

11:18 (IST) Nov 21

Arvind Kejriwal News Live: The money laundering case stems from a CBI FIR that was lodged after Delhi LG V K Saxena recommended a probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy. implementation of the excise policy.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal approached the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, challenging a trial court's decision to take cognizance of a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.

The court is expected to list the plea on Thursday. Kejriwal had previously been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court on July 12 in the money laundering case. Additionally, he was released on bail by the apex court in a separate CBI case on September 13.

Delhi govt implemented the excise policy on Nov 17, 2021, and scrapped it by the end of Sept 2022 amid allegations of corruption.

The money laundering case stems from a CBI FIR that was lodged after Delhi LG V K Saxena recommended a probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy.

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