Kejriwal escalates his stand in the excise policy case, choosing protest over participation in court proceedings while invoking Gandhi’s principles and questioning fairness in the process.
The Delhi excise policy case sees a new twist as Arvind Kejriwal refuses court appearance, signalling a legal escalation and possible move to the Supreme Court.
The petition, filed by advocate Vaibhav Singh, accuses Kejriwal, several leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party, and journalist Ravish Kumar of publishing videos of court proceedings related to the excise policy case. The videos reportedly show Kejriwal arguing his plea seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
The ED has approached the High Court seeking removal of certain critical remarks made against it in a February 27 order of a trial court, which had discharged all accused, including Kejriwal and Sisodia, in the corruption case linked to the now-withdrawn excise policy.
The Delhi High Court on Monday granted time to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and other accused to file their responses to a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging their discharge in the alleged Delhi excise policy corruption case.
Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma issued the directions while hearing an appeal filed by the CBI challenging the discharge order passed by a special court.
The Delhi HC issued notice to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and 21 others on the CBI appeal challenging the trial court's order that discharged all 23 accused in the Delhi excise policy case.
The court ruling may also enhance AAP’s credibility for expansion in Gujarat and Goa, while strengthening its position in INDIA bloc negotiations.
A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan is hearing Kejriwal's plea, seeking bail in the CBI case.
Kejriwal is already on interim bail in the alleged money laundering case registered by the Directorate of Enforcement.
