The Supreme Court has taken notice of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal’s appeal contests the Delhi High Court’s ruling that upheld his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, has directed the ED to respond to Kejriwal’s plea by April 24. The case is scheduled for a hearing in the week commencing April 29. Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED on March 21 stemmed from his alleged non-compliance with multiple summonses and refusal to cooperate in the investigation into corruption and money laundering surrounding the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22.
Despite Kejriwal’s legal challenges, the high court upheld his arrest, citing the ED’s limited options due to his repeated failure to engage in the probe. As the legal battle continues, Kejriwal remains in custody at Tihar Jail.
