'No scope for judicial interference': Delhi HC junks PIL for removal of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought Arvind Kejriwal's removal as chief minister of Delhi after his arrest by ED in the excise policy case.

The bench, headed by acting Chief Justice Manmohan, declined to delve into the merits of the issue, saying that it falls beyond the purview of judicial intervention. "It is for the other wings of the government to examine in accordance with the law," remarked the bench, which also included Justice Manmeet PS Arora.

During the proceedings, the court questioned the petitioner's counsel, Surjit Singh Yadav, about any legal impediments to Kejriwal's continuation as chief minister. "There may be practical difficulties, but that is something else. Where is the legal bar?" the court asked.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 and subsequently remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) until March 28 by a Delhi court. The allegations against him suggest direct involvement in a conspiracy related to the formulation of an excise policy favoring specific individuals.
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