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Delhi Excise Policy PMLA Case: Rs 100 Crore Bribe  Allegation and Bail Plea The controversy surrounding the Delhi Excise Policy continues to deepen as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposes the bail plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The ED has alleged a demand for a Rs 100 crore bribe, asserting the involvement of Kejriwal in money laundering activities. Bribe Demand and Money Laundering:    The ED has established that a significant amount of money, totaling Rs 100 crore, was demanded as a bribe. This money, according to the ED, was funneled through hawala transactions, with Chanpreet Singh identified as the individual who facilitated these transactions. The ED claims that a substantial amount of this money was given to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in cash and was used to fund a luxurious 7-star hotel stay for Kejriwal. Prosecution's Standpoint: Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju, representing the ED, argued that the Central Bureau of Investigation (C...

Delhi Excise Policy Case: ED Opposes Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Against Arrest, Cites Evidence Enforcement Directorate's Affidavit: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed an affidavit opposing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his arrest. Alleging non-cooperation, the agency stated that Kejriwal avoided interrogation despite multiple summons, further exacerbating the necessity of his arrest. The ED underscored instances where Kejriwal allegedly failed to appear before the investigating officer despite being summoned nine times. Kejriwal's Conduct and Evidence: In its affidavit, the ED contends that Kejriwal's conduct significantly contributed to the grounds for his arrest, alongside the material evidence gathered during the investigation. Additionally, the agency highlighted instances where crucial evidence, including data from approximately 170 mobile phones, was allegedly destroyed by individuals involved in the scam. Recovery of Key Evidence: De...

Arvind Kejriwal Sent to Judicial Custody Till April 15 Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has been remanded to judicial custody until April 15 following his appearance before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at the Rouse Avenue Court on Monday. This decision comes after his remand period in connection with the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. Legal Proceedings and Enforcement Directorate's Application The Enforcement Directorate (ED) brought Kejriwal to the court under tight security measures. During the proceedings, the ED submitted an application seeking his judicial custody, stating that further custodial interrogation was unnecessary at the moment. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju represented the ED during the hearing. Kejriwal's Requests and Presence of Supporters Kejriwal, through his legal team, requested permission to carry prescribed medication during his time in judicial custody. Additionally, he sought permission to have access to various books, i...