Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 3 by Delhi court

 

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody was extended till July 3 by a Delhi court in the excise policy case.

A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Delhi chief minister  Arvind Kejriwal till July 3 in relation with the liquor excise policy case. The next court hearing in this case will be held on July 3, when Kejriwal's judicial custody expires.

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday urged the court to extend Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody, saying that it is essential for further investigation in the alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, which was scrapped in 2022.During the hearing, the counsel appearing for Kejriwal, opposed the ED's application seeking extension of his judicial custody, saying there were no grounds justifying extension of his custody.

The IO said that out of ₹100 linked to the case, ₹45 crore have been traced. Opposing the extension of his custody, the CM represented through advocate Vivek Jain asserted that the application is “bereft of merits.”

Jain, representing Kejriwal, said after the court order, “We are objecting to the judicial remand. The arrest has already been challenged. It's sub judice before the Supreme Court.”