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Kejriwal’s legal team argues that the allegations are politically motivated and their aim is to seek relief from the court regarding the ED action. This matter is expected to be heard soon.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court order which had allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file charges against him in the excise policy case. The trial court had earlier allowed the ED to file a charge sheet against Kejriwal and others accusing them of being involved in an alleged scam related to the implementation of the excise policy.
Kejriwal’s legal team argues that the allegations are politically motivated and their aim is to seek relief from the court regarding the ED action. This matter is expected to be heard soon. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener sought direction from the High Court to quash the trial court order on the grounds that the special judge had taken cognizance of the chargesheet in the absence of any sanction to prosecute the former Delhi chief minister. . Public servant when the offense was allegedly committed.
On November 12, the high court had sought response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on another petition by Kejriwal challenging the summons issued to him on the agency’s complaint in a money laundering case. The high court had refused to stay the trial court proceedings at this stage in the criminal case. Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court on July 12 in the money laundering case. He was released on bail by the apex court on September 13 in the CBI case.
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