Delhi High Court issues notices to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in criminal contempt proceedings
The notice has been issued to alleged contemnors, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Vinay Mishra and Durgesh Pathak.
The notice has been issued to alleged contemnors, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Vinay Mishra and Durgesh Pathak.
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.
AAP leaders escalate their stand in the excise case by rejecting legal representation, invoking Gandhi’s Satyagraha and turning to symbolic protest with a planned visit to Raj Ghat.
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.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta noted that while the House has the authority to award stringent punishment, including imprisonment, it has chosen to exercise judicial restraint by issuing this formal warning to uphold the dignity of the legislature.
The Delhi Police third Battalion took Sisodia from Tihar Jail to his home after receiving permission from the Rouse Avenue court.
The Delhi cabinet minister and AAP leader said the dismissal of Sisodia's bail plea contradicts the proceedings during the hearing.
Accusing AAP's top leadership of involvement in the liquor policy scam case, the BJP leader said that it is certain Kejriwal will also be arrested very soon.
In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court denied him bail in connection with a case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy case.
Sisodia was arrested in the case by the CBI on February 26, 2023 and by the Enforcement Directorates on March 9, 2023.
