New Delhi, April 9
In a significant legal battle unfolding in New Delhi, the Delhi High Court has commenced the pronouncement of an order regarding Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the excise policy. Notably, the High Court clarified that it is exclusively addressing Kejriwal’s petition against his arrest, refraining from considering his bail plea.
During the proceedings, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, vehemently argued against the timing and motives behind the arrest. Singhvi highlighted the absence of a proper inquiry or statement preceding the arrest, emphasizing the perceived ulterior motive aimed at humiliating and incapacitating the petitioner. He underscored the timing as a critical factor, suggesting a potential infringement on democratic processes and a deliberate attempt to undermine Kejriwal and his political party.
The case, which has garnered widespread attention, revolves around the ED remand granted by the trial court and Kejriwal’s challenge to both his arrest and the legal proceedings initiated against him. The bench, led by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, had reserved its decision last week following comprehensive arguments from both sides.
As the legal battle unfolds, it raises pertinent questions about the intersection of law, politics, and democracy, underscoring the need for a fair and transparent judicial process to uphold the principles of justice and accountability.
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