"This battle gave me strength and courage," says AAP MP Sanjay Singh on spending six months in jail. (PTI)Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates:Ā AAP’s Sanjay Singh, who walked out of Tihar Jail on Wednesday, said that his jailed party colleagues in the excise policy case — Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and former minister Satyendar Jain — will also be released soon. He also commented on Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena remark that “government won’t be run from jail” in the aftermath of Kejriwal’s arrest. Dismissing Saxena, the AAP MP said, “Has Delhi LG chosen Kejriwal? Delhi’s two crore people have chosen Kejriwal to give free education, free water, free bus rides, and employment for the youth. CM Arvind Kejriwal is doing the best in the country. Should he resign because BJP is saying so? They will start a trend like this.”
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of jailed Delhi Chief Minister, said that Arvind Kejriwal has sent a message from jail, instructing AAP legislators to solve an inconvenience that citizens of Delhi may be facing. “Every MLA should inspect their area daily and ask if people are facing any issues; whatever issues they are facing should be taken care of. And I’m not talking just about issues related to government departments, we also have to try and solve other issues being faced by people,” Kejriwal has said, according to Sunita.
The Delhi High Court, meanwhile, has refused to entertain a plea seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the chief minister’s post, following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case.Ā On Wednesday, the High Court reserved its verdict on Kejriwal’s plea seeking immediate release from the custody of the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case.Ā
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court had sent Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15. (File Photo)
BJP, AAP clash over Kejriwal's photo
During a digital briefing by Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, the background had portraits of Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkar, flanking a photograph of the Delhi chief minister in jail.
Sunita Kejriwal on Thursday conveyed to AAP MLAs the chief minister's message from Tihar jail in a digital briefing.
The backdrop drew sharp criticism from the BJP, which accused the AAP of hurting people's sentiments and demanded that Kejriwal's photograph be immediately removed.
Delhi LG has not elected Arvind Kejriwal: AAP's Sanjay Singh
"Delhi LG has not elected Arvind Kejriwal. The 2 crore people of Delhi have chosen Arvind Kejriwal for free education, free water, teerth yatra for elder citizens, and this work is done in the best possible manner by Arvind Kejriwal. Why should he resign?" says AAP MP Sanjay Singh.
Chief electoral officer has assured immediate action: Atishi on 'objectionable' hoardings
AAP meets Delhi chief electoral officer over BJP's 'objectionable' hoardings
An AAP delegation on Thursday met the Delhi chief electoral officer over "objectionable" hoardings put up by the BJP in the national capital.
The BJP has put up several objectionable posters and hoardings, some of which have used photographs of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, senior AAP leader Atishi said.
"Our legal team, six days ago, complained about these objectionable posters and hoardings but no action was taken. We met the chief electoral officer since no action has been taken over the objectionable hoardings and posters of the BJP," she said.
AAP to go to Delhi EC office
AAP leaders are slated to go to the State Election Commission office in Kashmiri Gate at 3.30 pm to lodge a formal complaint against the alleged objectionable hoardings of CM Arvind Kejriwal
Further details are awaited.
What kind of patriot Arvind Kejriwal is as they claim? asks Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva
Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva says, "The party who has faith in anarchy instead of constitutional policies and the chief of the party is in jail under allegations of liquor scams, putting his photo with BR Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh is shameful. They have crossed all the limits... What kind of patriot Arvind Kejriwal is as they claim? He has just looted and destroyed Delhi."
AAP to approach Delhi EC to file complaint against BJP over 'objectionable' posters
AAP leaders will go to the Delhi Election Commission at 3 pm today to file a complaint against the BJP for putting up “objectionable” posters of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwa and violating the Model Code of Conduct.
Sanjay Singh hits out at Centre after visit to Rajghat
"Here we pray that Mahatma Gandhi (father of the nation) wherever you are today, please give sense to this Central government, so they can stop playing with the freedom of people, democracy and Constitution of the country," Sanjay Singh told reporters after visiting the Rajghat today.
"I came here along with my partners to take the blessings of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi," he added.
Singh was released from the Tihar jail yesterday, six months after he was arrested.
āNo Delhiites should face inconvenience because I am in jailā, Kejriwal sends instructions to AAP MLAs
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of jailed Delhi Chief Minister, said that Arvind Kejriwal has sent a message from jail, instructing AAP legislators to solve an inconvenience that citizens of Delhi may be facing. “Every MLA should inspect their area daily and ask if people are facing any issues; whatever issues they are facing should be taken care of. And I’m not talking just about issues related to government departments, we also have to try and solve other issues being faced by people,” Kejriwal has said, according to Sunita.
"The two crore people of Delhi are my family, not even a single member of my family should face any kind of problem," he said.
HC refuses to entertain plea seeking to remove Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi CM
The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the chief minister’s post, following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case. A division bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan said that it had dismissed already a previous petition seeking Kejriwal’s removal as CM, and therefore it cant take a contrary view.
“It cant be that one day we take one view and another day we take another view,” the bench said.
This PIL states that since Kejriwal has been arrested by ED in connection with an offence under PMLA he is guilty of breach of constitutional trust reposed in him by the constitution of India.
During the hearing, the bench, also comprising of Justice Manmeet PS Arora, orally remarked, “At times personal interest has to be subordinate to national interest but that is his (Kejriwal's) personal call”.
Watch | Released from jail, Sanjay Singh offers prayers at Hanuman temple
A day after he was released from the Tihar jail -- six months after his arrest -- AAP MP Sanjay Singh Thursday offered prayers at the Hanuman Temple in Delhi.
"I will also visit Rajghat. Later, in the day I will visit the residence of Satyendra Jain and Arvind Kejriwal...AAP workers are ready to fight against injustice and dictatorship. All of us stand with our leader Arvind Kejriwal...," Singh told reporters.
Sunita Kejriwal to share Delhi CM's message form jail at noon
Sunita Kejriwal will share Arvind Kejriwal’s message from jail at noon.
Opinion | Arvind Kejriwalās āspecial privilegesā should be every prisonerās right
"This is not the moment to ask why certain facilities are being made available to the CM but to question why all prisoners aren’t provided these facilities as a norm. Access to medication for diabetes, a pen, paper, a television, medical staff, books — they are at best classified as “basic”, not “special”. Then why are other prisoners denied such basic amenities when it is a long-established principle of penology that prisons are places where people are sent “as” punishment and not “for” punishment?" writes Madhurima Dhanuka.
Delhi News Update: Noida Police invokes CrPC 144 till Apr 26 in view of LS polls
Restrictions under CrPC section 144 would remain imposed across Noida and Greater Noida till April 26, the day of the Lok Sabha election here, according to an order issued by the Gautam Buddh Nagar police.
Police said the restrictions have been imposed in view of upcoming festivals like Chaitra Nav Ratri, Eid, Ambedkar Jayanti and Ramnavmi while some protests are also planned and the Lok Sabha election is scheduled during this period.
"In view of all of this, the possibility of disturbance of peace by anti-social elements cannot be ruled out. In order to maintain peace in Gautam Buddh Nagar, it is necessary that any mischievous elements should be prevented from carrying out such activities which may create an unfavourable environment," the police said in its order, issued Wednesday.
"Considering the seriousness and urgency of the situation and due to paucity of time, it is not possible to provide an opportunity of hearing to any other party, hence this order is being passed ex-parte," Additional DCP (law and order) Hirdesh Katheriya stated in the order, issuing restrictions under CrPC section 144 from April 3 to 26. -- PTI
Delhi HC to give verdict on CMās plea against arrest by ED in excise policy case
The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its verdict on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking immediate release from the custody of the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case.
The court had reserved its order after hearing the matter for around four hours.
Appearing for the CM, senior advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that “the case reeks of timing issues which ensures that Kejriwal is unable to participate in democratic activity and to try to disintegrate the AAP before the first vote is cast.”
CM will not resign, says AAP MP Sanjay Singh
“CM will not resign (BJP walon CM Arvind Kejriwal will not resign)...We are very well versed with your nautanki drama.”
“They ask, how will you run the government from Jail--one can write unlimited letters from jail. No one can stop you from writing a letter.”
“I won't spare corrupt people...from east to west...will add them to BJP (Bhrashtachariyon ko chodunga nahi, purab se le kar paschim tak, saare bhrashtachariyon ko BJP main jodunga)”
“Official letters can also be issued from jail... We will get court permission and attested from court.”
“Jo jitna bada brashtachari wo utna bada BJP ka padaadhikari--- maine ye naara banaya hai BJP walon ke liye”
“When BJP people talk about corruption, they sound like Osama bin Laden is speaking about peace”
'BJP ko bata denge, hum andolan ke khok se paida hue hain' says AAP MP Sanjay Singh
"Raghav Chadha, Atishi, Raghav Chadha, Durgesh Pathak, they want to arrest all of these leaders. They pressured our leader Kailash Gahlot and questioned him for 4.5 hours. Ye BJP ka taana Shahi nahi toh kya hai? I spent six months in jail. Narendra Modi ji kaan khol kar sunlo... Every party leader, worker and volunteer of AAP are standing still with the CM Arvind Kejriwal."
"Modi ruled Gujarat for 25 years and showed a school made of tent...While our minister has built Air-conditioned schools..."
"Tomorrow, you would want to arrest Punjab CM, Mamata didi from West Bengal, Tamil Nadu CM, Kerala CM...10 daroga aaye har jagah se..."
Visuals from CM Kejriwal's residence
AAP MP Sanjay Singh met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, at the CM's residence.
Watch | The lion roars, once again: AAP on X
AAP shared a video on X after Sanjay Singh walked out of jail.
'Not a time for celebration, but for war': AAP MP Sanjay Singh's first post on X after release from jail
In his first post on X after release from Tihar jail, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, "This is not a time for celebration but for war. All patriotic workers should be ready for struggle. Our revolutionary comrades Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Satyendar Jain are in jail. The prison locks will be broken, our comrades will be freed!"
Sanjay Singh arrives at CM's house
AAP MP Sanjay Singh who walked out of Tihar Jail on bail earlier today, arrived at the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Watch | Party workers celebrates as AAP leader MP Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar Jail
'Satya ki jeet hai,' says AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi
Atishi addressing the AAP workers said, 'Satya ki jeet hai...ED had no answer when the apex court asked them about the money trail in the excise case...Sanjay Singh ji is the party's lion ... Now, the BJP is going to get more scared because Sanjay Ji has now arrived...Our campaigning on the ground will double now with more strength... Our struggle and fight will continue till other leaders come out. '
Delhi HC to hear a fresh PIL on Kejriwal's arrest in excise policy case
The Delhi HC will hear on Thursday a fresh PIL moved by Vishnu Gupta, the National President of Hindu Sena, seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi following his arrest by ED in the excise policy case. This plea states that since Kejriwal has been arrested by ED in connection with an offence under PMLA he is guilty of breach of constitutional trust reposed in him by the constitution of India.
Sanjay Singh is AAP's 'sher', says AAP senior leader Jasmine Shah
AAP senior leader Jasmine Shah talking to media at AAP headquarters here said, "Sanjay Singh ji is known as AAP's sher(lion)...His voice echoes from the Road to Rajya Sabha...This is not the time for celebration but party workers very happy. SC had said that there is no proof of a money trail in this case and this shows that the BJP dictatorship will end...We will fight and struggle more than earlier, till our other leaders come out... His release will give a boost to all the workers and volunteers...Campaigning ab double hone wala Hain... "
Watch | AAP workers celebrate outside Sanjay Singh's residence
AAP workers celebrate outside Sanjay Singh's residence as the party leader walks out of Tihar Jail after six months. Singh was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Tuesday in the Delhi excise policy case.
This is the time to struggle: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
"This is the time to struggle. The biggest leaders of our party (AAP) - Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain - have been kept behind bars. I am confident that one day the locks of this prison will be broken and they will come out. This is why I want to say that this is not the time to celebrate, this is the time to struggle," said AAP MP Sanjay Singh after walking out of the Tihar jail.
Jail ke tale tootenge, Sare neta bahar aayenge, says Sanjay Singh
Watch | AAP MP Sanjay Singh addresses party outside Tihar Jail
"Our party's senior leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia are being kept behind bars. I have confidence that the locks of the jail will break and they will come out...," said Sanjay Singh.
Watch | AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar Jail
AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar Jail in Delhi. Arrested in October 2023, Singh was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy case.
Watch | Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers gather outside Tihar Jail
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers gather outside Tihar Jail ahead of party MP Sanjay Singh's release.
Sanjay Singh to visit CM's residence
Sanjay Singh will visit Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s home once he is released from Tihar Jail and meet the CM’s wife Sunita Kejriwal.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh to address party workers
AAP leader Sanjay Singh will address the party workers from the top, standing near the picture of the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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Delhi Court allows Kejriwal to have electric kettle inside
Delhi Court on Wednesday allowed Kejriwal to have an electric kettle inside the prison since he is diabetic and requires tea at frequent intervals. Earlier, other accused persons (in the case) were also granted the same.
Why has Arvind Kejriwal been allowed to keep toffees with him in Tihar jail?
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who has been lodged in Tihar Jail after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy-linked money laundering case, has been allowed to keep toffees with him in the cell. According to a PTI report, officials saw Kejriwal keeping devices like a sugar sensor and glucometer, along with isabgol, glucose, and toffees on his table. The report further noted that the court had directed jail authorities to allow Kejriwal, a diabetic, to carry these items to be used in case of a sudden dip in his sugar levels.
AAP leader Atishi took to X to write that Kejriwal has lost 4.5 kg since he was arrested on March 21, which is very “worrying”. “Arvind Kejriwal is a severe diabetic. Despite health problems, he used to work 24 hours a day to serve the country. Since his arrest, Arvind Kejriwal has lost 4.5 kg of weight. This is very worrying,” said Atishi.
Read more here.
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi for Delhi CM begins his rejoinder
“My friend doesn't describe one thing which the petition is and labels everything that it is not… the petition remains one challenging illegal arrest under section 19 PMLA. To bring in deliberate issues of bail quashing is uncalled for…”
“The same argument which the ED suffered the rejection of in Pankaj Bansal has now been raised.”
Singhvi tells the court that the review petition against Pankaj Bansal has been dismissed.
“The cognizance happened one and half years ago what relevance does it have to my (Arvind Kejriwal) arrest which happened around 10 days ago? How is it of any relevance under section 19 arrest petition?”
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Kejriwal was arrested for his role in dual capacity, says Additional Solicitor SV Raju
“Our case is that he was arrested for his role in a dual capacity. He is involved individually which is clear from the approver statements. In his role in policy formulation.”
“We have WhatsApp chats and hawala operators its not as if we are shooting in the dark…We have large amounts of income tax data also…”
Delhi HC- “Before I reserve I would like to see the files…”
Raju- “A person can be accused if he is involved in the offensive. If somebody else has committed an offence like a company then you can't be held responsible unless there is provision of vicarious liability. This is found in Section 70 PMLA. We have established that evidence shows that kickbacks were used for the election campaign of AAP in Goa. The beneficiary was AAP.”
“Our case is AAP is an association of individuals…A Company’s definition is widened for section 70 PMLA. You may not be a company strictly but may be deemed to be a company if you are an association of people…”
Additional Solicitor SV Raju is representing ED
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Raju reads Manish Sisodiaās SC judgment arguing about clear-cut case of money laundering recognised by the SC
“Vijay Nair worked in the camp office of Kejriwal. Lived in a govt bungalow allocated to Kailash Gehlot and it was near Kejriwal’s home.”
“There was one Mahadev liquor L1 wholesaler in Delhi. He did not agree to give kickbacks but he was forced to do so…A person who made a complaint against Indospirit for cartelization was asked to take back his complaint.”
“The ‘new excise policy’ was meant to give gains to a few whole sellers. Those who didn't give kickbacks were asked to surrender licenses so that those being favoured be given spaces…The existence of kickbacks flawed the policy, of a scam that has been accepted right to the Supreme Court.”
“It is not as if ED has become active now during the elections. It has been working all along. ED has been active for many years.”
“You act through middle man so you don't come in the picture. The attitude is I'm a saint I didn't do anything. Very tactically very smoothly this has been done…their argument is ‘mere ghar se kuch nahi mila…inhone kisi aur ko de diya toh kahan se milega inke ghar se kuch bhi’. Finding the actual proceeds of crime is irrelevant if we make out a case that you were involved in money laundering…The fact that there was a scam is beyond doubt, however, hue and cry you make.”
Additional Solicitor SV Raju is representing ED
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Additional Solicitor SV Raju refers to judgments on 'cognizance of offences'
“A large number of accused have been refused bail by the trial court high court and Supreme Court in this money laundering case. In a money laundering case, one of the reasons for rejecting bail is a prima facie opinion of guilt of money laundering against the accused.”
SV Raju referred to Manish Sisodia’s judgment arguing that there was a clear-cut case of money laundering recognised by the SC.
Additional Solicitor SV Raju is representing ED
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: "Cognizance orders have not been challenged?" Delhi HC asks to ED
“Today a person is arrested and remanded to police custody for five days. Petition filed against it. Thereafter he has been sent to judicial custody. So even if the first two orders are set aside, he won't come out because his custody in subsequent orders has not been challenged or set aside.”
“This is a bail petition under the guise of a writ. He could not have moved his bail application when he was in ED or police custody. To obviate it he filed a writ petition challenging the arrest to overcome the rigours of section 45 PMLA.”
“The fact that a money laundering offence has taken place is clear and beyond any doubt,” said Raju. He points to dates of orders where cognizance of ED’s complaints took place. Cognizance is always of the offence and not of the offender” Raju said.
"Cognizance orders have not been challenged?" Delhi HC asks to ED
“No. There is a categorical finding that an offence has taken place. All five prosecution complaints cognizance has been taken.” “Cognizance would indicate that there is a prima facie case for trying the accused. PMLA offence, money laundering offence made out, the trial is to be conducted, that's what cognizance indicates.”
“A Prima facie case has been made for the commission of money laundering offence as per the five cognizance orders.”
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Kejriwal is not entitled to any relief, says Additional Solicitor SV Raju
“Their case here is that remand is bad. But in the second remand (March 28) order he voluntarily accepts please remand me. He can't blow hot and cold at the same time. Can he challenge this remand order? Or is it barred by waiver or acquiescence? He has not challenged the latest orders in the absence of it custody can't be set aside.”
“Even if the earlier order is bad unless a subsequent order is challenged and set aside, Kejriwal is not entitled to any relief. “ On April 1 Kejriwal was sent to judicial custody till April 15 by Rouse Avenue Court.
“The first prayer in his petition is akin to a habeas corpus prayer if you pierce the veil.”
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma presides the hearing session post lunch
Additional SolicitorSV Raju representing ED said:
“I'm in a bit of a dilemma because what is filed is a writ petition against arrest but it is argued as a bail application or quashing application.”
“The second dilemma is that some property has already been attached and provisional proceedings are going on 126cr. We also want to attach some other properties of AAP… If we attach they will say 'election ke time kiya'… We are on the horns of a dilemma.”
“Fortunately for us, the investigation is not over…They failed to understand the factual position as far as the present petitioner is concerned he has come to the threshold of investigation... he is currently at a nascent stage.”
“He has challenged the arrest under section 19. Today we are on April 3. Today his custody is not under the first remand order or arrest. His custody is pursuant to the April 1 order which has not been challenged. Even if he had challenged, I doubt he could have because had himself said that please pass the remand order.”
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Fact that money laundering offence took place clear & beyond doubt, ED tells HC
Additional Solicitor General, S V Raju, on behalf of ED, told HCt, "the fact that money laundering offence has taken place is clear and beyond any doubt. “Cognizance is always of the offence and not of the offender” Raju said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Want to attach properties of AAP, but in dilemma, ED tells HC
Additional Solicitor General, on behalf of ED, told HC, "I am in a bit of a dilemma because what is filed is a writ petition against arrest but it is argued as a bail application or quashing application.
Second dilemma is that some property which has already been attached and provisional proceedings are going on..We also want to attach some other properties of AAP. If we attach they will say election ke time kiya. We are in the horns of a dilemma.
Fortunately for us investigation is not over. They fail to understand the factual position as present petitioner has come at threshold of investigation, as far as he is concerned at a nascent stage.
He has challenged the arrest under Section 19. Today, on April 3, his custody is not pursuant to first remand order or arrest. His custody is pursuant to April 1 order which has not been challenged," Raju said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Delhi HC resumes hearing Kejriwal plea seeking release
Delhi HC resumes hearing on Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking immediate release after lunch break. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has presided.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Examined by doctors, health condition normal, Tihar jail clarifies on Kejriwal's state
After AAP leaders alleged that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's health has deteriorated after being lodged in Tihar jail, the prison authorities issued a press statement saying his condition is normal.
1. On arrival on 01.04.2024, Arvind Kejriwal was examined by two Doctors and all vitals were normal.
2. Also, his weight is constant at 65 Kg, since arrival to jail and till date.
3. Home cooked food is being provided as per Hon’ble Court order.
4. His vital statistics are normal.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Extremely worrying, Raghav Chadha comments on Kejriwal's deteriorating health
"Arvind Kejriwal's deteriorating health is extremely worrying. He has been severely diabetic for many years. He has served the country for years without worrying about his health. After his arrest, his weight has dropped by 4.5 kg and his health is poor. The whole country is wishing for his good health," AAP MP Raghav Chadha wrote in a post on X.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Section 70 of PMLA used wrongly, Delhi CM's lawyer says
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer, Singhvi said, "Section 70 PMLA has been falsely, inaccurately and wrongly used. This is complete vicarious liability. Please don't allow it to happen. Section 70 cannot applied, it is specifically for companies. AAP is registered under Representation of People Act then different statute cannot be subsumed in the heading of the company under PMLA. There has to be a specific role of the petitioner even for a company which I am denying. There has to be knowledge, due diligence on his part.
Additional Solicitor General S V Raju objected to senior advocate Amit Desai appearing for Kejriwal. Raju said, "There cannot be two lawyers for him. Just because he is powerful and can afford them. No aam admi is entitled to more than one advocate. Why is he is an exception ? You maybe powerful and rich and claim to be aam aadmi but you cant have more than one lawyer."
HC rises for lunch. Hearing to continue therafter.
Scroll down to read the arguments made before HC.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: No material to show proceeds of crime linking Kejriwal, Delhi CM's lawyer tells HC
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer, Singhvi said, "ED is mentioning from rooftop it is a stand alone statute and the money laundering offence is independent offence...Today there is no material to show proceeds of crime linking Kejriwal to it."
Singhvi read SC judgment in Manish Sisodia’s case. "This judgment is of Oct 30 and that day summons were issued for Kejriwal. Nothing new has come after date of judgment in Manish Sisodia's case," Singhvi said.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Nothing against CM in Sarath Reddy's 11 statements, Kejriwal's lawyer says
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer, Singhvi points to Sarath Reddy’s statements and said, "Out of his 13 statements, he says nothing against CM in 11 statements. The judge will go by one statement? And all other 11 are also section 50 statement. Statement of Buchi Babu is completely hearsay." About C Aravind's statement Singhvi said, "He only says that he gave a file to Sisodia while Arvind Kejriwal stood in the same room. Nothing more."
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Magunta's father joined ruling party's alliance after giving statement against Kejriwal, Delhi CM's lawyer
Singhvi points to Raghav Magunta’s statements- In criminal law if you see basic principles of fairness it is fraudulent by prosecutor to say that I’ll keep the documents simply...unrelied and avoid scrutiny by court. It is against elements of fair play.
Because there is a quid pro quo about approvers giving them bail and thereafter joining a political party. You are given an absolute bail hardly 10 days later after statement. These are volte fast, absolutely contrary statements- this is making a joke of accused rights making a joke of fair play.
He then refers to Magunta’s father’s statement- “the father made the statement obviously to secure bail for his son. This statement is contrary to his earlier statements”. Singhvi also said Magunta's father joined an alliance of the ruling party after giving statements against Kejriwal.
Raghav Magunta Reddy, son of a YSR Congress Party MP, and businessman Dinesh Arora, both accused in the excise policy case, were approvers in the money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Need to arrest to find petitioner's role after one and half years, Singhvi quotes ED's application
Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer Singhvi said, "ED’s application says that to find a role of the petitioner after one and half years, we need to arrest him." Singhvi also read Senthil Balaji and other judgments of the SC on necessity of arrest.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: No material supporting PMLA, Kejriwal's lawyer argues before HC
Pressing on the level playing field argument, Arvind Kejriwal's advocate, Singhvi said, "What is this urgency on the level playing field argument. In Indra Gandhi v Raj Narayan (SC) case, free and fair elections were held part of basic structure. The timing here suggests a clear unconstitutional element of the whole action." Elucidating the second point, Singhvi said, "this case is unique as there is no material of any matter supporting under section 50, PMLA. The first summons was sent on Oct 30, 2023. Ninth summons was sent on March 16, this year and between this period six months or so have passed. You (ED) are clearly arresting without enquiry/material which can form the basis of the arrest. "
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Case reeks of timing issues ensuring Kejriwal unable to participate in democratic activity, Delhi CM's lawyer
Senior advocate Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi has appeared for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal through video conferencing. Singhvi told the HC, "Your lordship, I want to formulate the seven or eight points mentioned last time. Please see the note. The first of the points is, please keep in mind the importance of the case in terms of level playing field. It has three components- free and fair elections which is in turn part of democracy which is in turn part of basic structure. This case reeks of timing issues which ensures that Kejriwal is unable to participate in democratic activity and to try to disintegrate the AAP before the first vote is cast."
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: HC hearing on Kejriwal's plea begins
HC hearing on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking release from ED custody begins. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has presided
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: Delhi BJP sends defamation notice against Atishi after Minister claimed BJP threatened her to join party
After AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi claimed that the BJP approached her to join the saffron party, BJP's Delhi unit sent a defamation notice against her. The BJP demanded a public apology for her claim, PTI reported.
"Atishi failed to provide evidence of who approached her, how and when. The AAP is undergoing a crisis in Delhi, which is why they are making such baseless allegations out of frustration. But we will not let her get away with this," Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said in a press conference. Sachdeva chief asked Atishi to submit her phone to an investigation agency to prove her claim.
Atishi alleged on Tuesday that the BJP and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are targeting her, besides Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, MLA Durgesh Pathak, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and want to arrest them. The minister further said she was “threatened” to join the BJP if she did not wish to be arrested within the next month.
Accusing the saffron party of trying to topple the AAP and the Delhi government, she said, “After arresting four of our senior leaders – Satyendar Jain, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal – the BJP is conspiring to arrest four more leaders of the AAP. They (BJP) thought AAP will fall with the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal and the senior leadership. Now as they found it is not going to happen, they are targeting us.”
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates: BJP can go to any extent to ruin Kejriwal and AAP, says Atishi
Commenting on Arvind Kejriwal's health condition, Delhi Minister Atishi in a press conference said, "...Arvind Kejriwal is a severe diabetes patient but he never let his health issue come as a hindrance in the service of the country. Since the BJP-ruled central government arrested him there has been a serious challenge to his health condition, his sugar level fell thrice while he was in ED custody. He has lost 4.5 kg in the last 12 days, and for a patient who a diabetic, it may create serious health complications. BJP can go to any extent to ruin Arvind Kejriwal and AAP and hence I am warning BJP that the entire nation is watching you and if something happens to him, neither this country nor even God will forgive the BJP."
āKeep location on if travelling outside NCR, share details with investigating officerā, court tells Sanjay Singh
Among the conditions set for his bail, a Delhi court said that Sanjay Singh will have to inform the investigating officer (IO) of his whereabouts if he travels outside of the national capital region (NCR).
The court had earlier directed that Singh would not leave the NCR without permission, however, his counsel intervened saying he would have to campaign at various places for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “In that case, if he must leave NCR, he will share a detailed itinerary with the IO and will have to keep his location on at all times,” the court said.
The hearing is ongoing at the Rouse Avenue Court. The court has set the bail bond at 1 lakh and 1 lakh in surety.
Singh’s bail conditions include: he will not tamper with the evidence, he will provide mobile number to the IO and he will join the investigation, and he will follow the condition imposed by the Supreme Court.
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'Sanjay Singh getting bail gives hope', says AAP MLA Dilip Pandey
AAP MLA Dilip Pandey responded to Sanjay Singh getting bail saying, "There is hope and we are happy...The Supreme Court has said that the ED has no proof or money trail. However, our three Ministers are still in jail and we are hopeful."
Check out conditions set by Rouse Avenue Court for Sanjay Singh for release
The trial Court fixed the following conditions for AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who was granted bail on Tuesday by the Supreme Court