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    Arvind Kejriwal

    Arvind Kejriwal

    Chief Minister, Delhi
    Birth DetailsAug 16, 1968 | Siwani, Haryana
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationB. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, IRS
    Arvind Kejriwal’s Journey so far ...
    • After a brief stint with Tata Steel, Arvind Kejriwal went on to clear the civil services examination (UPSC) in 1993 and joined the Indian Revenue Service. While at IRS, he rose to the rank of joint commissioner
    • He later quit to become an activist, and won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006
    • Kejriwal gained prominence across the country when he became a part of Anna Hazare’s campaign against corruption in 2011
    • Soon after, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was formed. It contested the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections and emerged victorious
    • Kejriwal took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on December 28, 2013. He succeeded Sheila Dikshit, who had been Delhi’s CM for three consecutive terms, and was also Delhi’s youngest CM at the time
    • He, along with his cabinet, resigned after 49 days as they failed to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill
    • In 2014, he took part in the general elections from the seat of Varanasi but lost the election to the BJP candidate from the constituency — Narendra Modi
    • In a near sweep, AAP won the assembly elections in 2015, bagging 67 seats out of 70, and Kejriwal was re-elected the Chief Minister of Delhi for the second time on February 14, 2015
    • As the Chief Minister of Delhi, Kejriwal has worked towards improving facilities for the public — such as water, electricity, eliminating Licence Raj, introducing facilities such as Mohalla Clinics, doorstep delivery of government services, installing CCTV cameras, improving security, and so on
    • With a promise of free electricity and water, Kejriwal-led AAP stormed back to power in 2020, bagging 62 out of 70 seats in Delhi

    Before you go ...
    • Before entering politics, Kejriwal started an NGO called Parivartan in 1999, which worked towards solving public grievances related to income tax, social welfare schemes and public works, among others
    • He authored a book called ‘Swaraj’ which was published in 2012
    • Kejriwal likes watching Hindi films and Aamir Khan is one of his favourite actors

    Last Updated: 25/08/2021

    Arvind Kejriwal News

    • The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the CBI in the Excise Policy money laundering case, as well as on his interim bail. The court has scheduled the regular bail plea hearing for July 29. Kejriwal's senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi argued that his arrest was unwarranted, describing it as an "insurance arrest" despite favorable release orders in related cases.
    • Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, represented by senior counsel Abhishek Singhvi, argued before the Delhi High Court that his arrest by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam was unjustified and termed it an "insurance arrest." Singhvi emphasized Kejriwal's entitlement to bail, citing previous release orders in his favor under stringent provisions.
    • The Delhi High Court has listed a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case involving the alleged excise scam. The ED argued that the trial court's order was "perverse", "one-sided" and "wrong-sided" and that the findings were based on irrelevant facts. Kejriwal, who was arrested by the ED and the CBI in March and June, argued that discretionary orders of bail cannot be set aside merely on "perceptions and fanciful imagination" of the prosecution.
    • Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Earlier, Soren also had meetings with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife and AAP MP Sanjay Singh, as well as Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. Soren recently won a floor test in the State Assembly after being sworn in for the third time following legal issues.
    • A day after the AAP claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had lost 8.5 kg in prison, Tihar jail sources on Monday said he had only lost 2 kg. The jail authorities also mentioned that he was being regularly monitored by a medical board from AIIMS.
    • The protest, led by BJP Lok Sabha member from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, took place in front of a 220 KV grid sub-station. Workers were also seen protesting against the Delhi government in the Chandni Chowk area.
    • Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal faces severe health risks in custody. AAP says BJP's fake case is causing Kejriwal’s 8.5 kg weight loss and five hypoglycemic episodes, leading to stroke risk concerns. AAP’s Atishi highlights inadequate medical care and consultations with experts, warning BJP of lack of forgiveness by the country or God if anything adverse happens.
    • AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP and the Central government of endangering Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's life while in custody, claiming Kejriwal lost 8.5 kg and experienced dangerously low blood sugar levels multiple times. Singh emphasized the urgent need for medical attention for Kejriwal, warning of potential serious health consequences if he remains in jail. In response, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva dismissed these claims, alleging that AAP exaggerates Kejriwal's health issues for political gain, citing instances where Kejriwal did not seek medical treatment despite being granted bail.
    • The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday in connection with a case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. In response, Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserted that actions will be taken against all corrupt individuals, irrespective of their political affiliations.
    • Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has claimed that the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case is part of a strategy to eradicate the AAP. Singh asserts that this move is politically motivated and intended to end Kejriwal's career, attributing it to directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    • The Supreme Court granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail in a money laundering case by the ED, acknowledging his prolonged detention. Kejriwal, however, remains in jail pending bail in another case by the CBI. Conditions of his release include staying away from his office, limiting official actions to LG's approval, avoiding case-related comments, and not interacting with witnesses or files. The court stressed fair treatment of evidence by authorities and left decisions on his official role to Kejriwal.
    • The Delhi High Court denied bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, accused of assaulting Swati Maliwal at the CM's residence on May 13. An FIR was lodged on May 16, leading to Kumar's arrest on May 18 under various IPC sections. Previously denied bail, a chargesheet is expected by July 16 as per police statements.
    • Supreme Court while granting interim bail to Kejriwal in the ED case observed that the Delhi Chief Minister has suffered incarceration of 90 days and it's conscious that he is an elected leader. The top court had reserved the verdict on Kejriwal's plea on May 17.
    • A Delhi Court extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody in a CBI case linked to the Delhi Excise policy until July 25th. This decision followed the Supreme Court granting interim bail to Kejriwal earlier in the day in a money laundering case filed by the ED related to the same excise policy scam.
    • Advocate Vivek Jain, counsel for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, celebrated the occasion and posted on social media platform X. He said, "There are many issues of law with which the Supreme Court was grappling. One of the issues was the necessity."
    • Reacting to the Supreme Court's decision, Delhi Minister Atishi sharply criticised the BJP's handling of Kejriwal's legal matters. She stated, "BJP knew that he (Arvind Kejriwal) has been granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court, they know that he will get bail by the Supreme Court too. That is why, they hatched another conspiracy and the day on which the bail hearing was scheduled to come up before the Supreme Court, they made CBI arrest Arvind Kejriwal a day before that."
    • Arvind Kejriwal Supreme Court: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court of India in the Enforcement Directorate's case related to the excise policy case. The court referred the matter to a larger bench and addressed questions on ED's arrest based on mere interrogation. However, Kejriwal remains under judicial custody in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case. The court ruled that mere interrogation does not allow arrest and framed three questions regarding the policy of arrest.
    • Arvind Kejriwal case: The Supreme Court granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail in the money laundering case linked to the excise policy scam. However, he remains in custody due to a separate CBI case. His petition challenging his ED arrest was referred to a larger bench for a broader legal review on arrest necessity and proportionality in ED cases.
    • Arvind Kejriwal Bail: The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case following his plea challenging the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. The court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. Kejriwal had surrendered on June 2 as per court orders.
    • The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's challenge against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy corruption case, initiated following a CBI probe into alleged irregularities.
    • Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw of India has criticised Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for unresolved issues of water scarcity and garbage in the city. Vaishnaw criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for making false promises of cleaning the city, providing drinking water, and closing drainages, but failing to do so. Vaishnaw also criticized Kejriwal's liquor policy, which he said messed up the entire government system and raised questions about his work ethic and responsibility.
    • The Delhi High Court set a hearing for September 9 on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging summonses from the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. The court granted the CM four more weeks to respond. Kejriwal's counsel requested additional time citing changes in circumstances and lack of a proper legal interview. The petition questions the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleging bias in the electoral process.
    • Delhi CM Kejriwal allegedly used excise scam funds for a Goa stay. ED's charge sheet reveals Rs 100 crore kickbacks, July 12 production warrant, seized devices, involvement of Vinod Chauhan, Chanpreet Singh, BRS leader K Kavitha, the 2022 Goa elections, March arrest, Manish Sisodia’s influence, fake documentation, GoM policy issues, arm-twisting firms, and quid pro quo.
    • AAP MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar and former Delhi minister Raj Kumar Anand joined the BJP, criticizing Delhi's lack of development and alleging corruption in the AAP government. Anand, a Dalit leader, accused CM Kejriwal of neglecting Dalit issues. They praised PM Modi's leadership, signaling dissatisfaction with AAP's governance.
    • Kejriwal stated that the argument raised by the ED that 'irrelevant materials have been considered' will not only be tantamount to dictating to the Court as to the course to be adopted but also demonstrate an element of arrogance that has crept into the mind of this particular investigating agency.
    • AAP's Pankaj Gupta accuses Centre of conspiracy over ED charge sheet in excise policy scam. Delhi CM Kejriwal summoned by court. ED alleges Kejriwal as key conspirator. AAP leader questions ED's findings.
    • A Delhi court acknowledged the Enforcement Directorate's seventh supplementary chargesheet in the excise policy "scam" money laundering case, summoning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party for July 12. The chargesheet alleges Kejriwal's involvement as a key conspirator, leading to his arrest on March 21.
    • The Delhi High Court has reserved the order on a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal, who sought to have his arrest by the Delhi Police declared illegal. The decision came after Justice Neena Bansal Krishna heard arguments from both sides.
    • The Delhi High Court has requested Tihar Jail authorities to respond to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for additional virtual meetings with his lawyers. Kejriwal, arrested in Delhi excise scam cases, has challenged a trial court's order rejecting his request for two additional meetings per week with his lawyers via video conference. The jail authorities have been allowed two meetings per week.
    • Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accused the BJP of orchestrating a political conspiracy against her husband. She claimed that Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case was based on false allegations from TDP MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy. Sunita Kejriwal alleged that Reddy changed his statement to implicate Kejriwal after his son was arrested and denied bail.
    • CBI counsel Advocate DP Singh further added that we will brief the Supreme Court about some new developments that took place after June 4, which led us to arrest Arvind Kejriwal.
    • Delhi Court extended ex-deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s custody till July 15 in the CBI Excise Policy case. The CBI and ED allege irregularities and money laundering, with false entries made to evade detection. Sisodia, arrested on February 26, 2023, resigned two days later. CM Kejriwal is also under investigation, following Lt. Governor’s recommendation for a CBI probe.
    • NCW chief Rekha Sharma visited Hathras to meet the women injured in the tragic stampede that claimed 121 lives. Videos surfaced showing Sharma at the site with someone holding an umbrella for her. Reacting to one such post, Mahua Moitra tweeted, "She’s too busy holding up her boss's pajamas," targeting Sharma, who is often accused of working in favour of the BJP-led NDA government. Rekha Sharma responded to Moitra's remarks by calling her a "troll." "She is not interested in her work but just trolling people, and I don't give my time to trollers," Sharma said.
    • The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the CBI to respond to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the corruption case registered by the CBI in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna issued a notice to the CBI on the bail plea and listed it for further hearing on July 17.
    • The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the CBI on Friday regarding Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the Excise Policy case. The next hearing is set for July 17. Kejriwal, arrested on June 26, 2024, contests the legality of his arrest, claiming it lacked proper justification and violated procedural norms.
    • PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday affirmed that the central government is making efforts to normalise the situation in the north-eastern state of Manipur, which has been witnessing ethnic violence since last year. The Prime Minister was replying to the debate on 'Motion of Thanks' on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha.
    • Maliwal on Tuesday wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing his government of "systematically dismantling" the commission after she resigned as its chief.
    • The court has already issued notice to the CBI and scheduled arguments for July 17 regarding his arrest in the CBI case. The excise policy under scrutiny was terminated in 2022, prompting a CBI investigation into alleged misconduct and favoritism towards license holders during its revision.
    • Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee said the recent Lok Sabha elections had ushered in a change in the country which now has "an unstable government and a strong opposition".
    • Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal challenged his arrest by the CBI in the Excise Policy case, alleging malice. The Delhi High Court issued a notice to CBI, demanding a response within seven days and scheduling a hearing for July 17, 2024. Kejriwal claimed the arrest lacked justification and was based on pre-existing evidence.
    • AAP Rajya Sabha MP and former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday. The letter alleged that the Delhi government is attempting to dismantle the DCW following her resignation in January 2024. Maliwal expressed concern that the systems she established since 2015 are being torn down.
    • Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading violence and hatred against minorities, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians. In his maiden speech as LoP, Gandhi alleged that the BJP was spreading fear among every section of society and that small and medium businesses, which are the backbone of India's employment, have been blown away by a flawed GST and demonetisation.
    • The Delhi High Court deemed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest in the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal as admissible, seeking the city police's response. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued a notice in the matter, with a detailed order pending. Kumar, in custody, faces charges including criminal intimidation and assault on Maliwal at Kejriwal's residence.
    • In her maiden address in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj slammed the opposition on Monday, saying its members are creating a constitutional crisis in Delhi because Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is adamant that he will not leave his chair and run the government from jail.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday moved the Delhi High Court against his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Excise Policy case. He challenged the trial court's order of June 26, which sent him to three-day CBI custody. The CBI had filed an application to place Kejriwal into judicial custody.
    • Further, speaking on the NEET exam row, RJD MP Manoj Jha said that if the opposition sits idle and watches students' future being destroyed, will history forgive them?
    • AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused PM Modi of ordering CBI to arrest Delhi CM Kejriwal amid an ED controversy, calling the charges baseless. Singh criticized ED's tactics and accused them of acting unconstitutionally. The INDIA alliance plans a Parliament protest against ED and CBI misuse
    • CBI sought 14 days of custody for Kejriwal, citing his influence and potential tampering. His lawyer questioned the need for custody, seeking disclosed evidence. The court advised a bail plea, maintaining confidentiality of the incriminating material.
    • Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12, denying immediate relief to in the liquor policy case. He was sent to three-day CBI custody on Wednesday. The court had allowed his wife and lawyers to meet him daily for 30 minutes, carry his prescribed medicines and home-cooked food. The court permitted CBI to interrogate him for his formal arrest.
    • The authorities have ramped up security measures outside the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) headquarters in Delhi in anticipation of the party's protest against the arrest of their chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Saurabh Bhardwaj mentioned on Saturday that the coordination between national agencies such as the ED and CBI indicates that the Central Government wants to ensure that Arvind Kejriwal stays in jail.
    • AAP plans to stage a protest at the BJP headquarters in Delhi against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case linked to the liquor policy. However, Delhi Police stated that AAP did not obtain permission for the demonstration. Security measures, including barricades and paramilitary deployment, are in place at DDU Marg. Police warned of potential detentions under Section 144 CrPC due to the unauthorized protest. AAP alleges Kejriwal's arrest by CBI and ED is unjust, labeling it a "false case."
    • He was the 18th person to have been arrested by the ED in this case in which it has also taken into custody Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleague and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, BRS leader and former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's politician daughter K Kavitha and several liquor businessmen and others.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack against the centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over her husband's arrest by CBI saying that she has always prayed for wisdom to everyone but now she has started praying that the dictators must be destroyed.
    • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann voiced strong support for AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, emphasizing that Kejriwal will not bow down despite any atrocities committed against him. This statement followed the arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection to a corruption case involving the alleged excise scam.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to three days of CBI remand by the Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the Excise policy case. Vacation Judge Amitabh Rawat granted the remand period until June 29, 2024, after considering submissions from both sides.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to three days' Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Following this development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that its Members of Parliament would boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.
    • A Delhi court has sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody for three days after he was arrested for his involvement in the Delhi excise policy case. The CBI sought five days of custodial interrogation to confront him with documents and evidence gathered by the agency. The court ruled that the arrest is not illegal, but the agency should not be overzealous.
    • Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has sent AAP supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to three-day Central Bureau of Investigation remand in connection with the Excise policy case. Kejriwal has been jailed since April for money laundering and is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. The Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was retracted in July 2022.
    • Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case faces scrutiny for lack of direct evidence of guilt, amidst allegations of irregularities in the excise policy, triggering a CBI probe.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, on Wednesday alleged that the entire system was working to ensure Kejriwal does not get out of jail. She stressed that these actions resembled a "dictatorship" and "emergency." The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed that when there was a chance of Kejriwal securing bail from the Supreme Court in a money laundering case, the BJP responded by having him arrested by the CBI in what the party called a "fake case."
    • AAP accused BJP of conspiring against me, stressing my resilience against oppression. They highlighted the panic and dictatorship displayed by BJP during the arrest, emphasizing my unwavering stance.
    • The CBI arrested Kejriwal after Special Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order. The agency has sought five-day custody of the chief minister in the case.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal withdrew his Supreme Court plea challenging a Delhi High Court order that stayed his bail in the excise scam-related money laundering case. Kejriwal's counsel, Abhishek Singhvi, indicated plans to file a new appeal following his recent arrest by the CBI.
    • A Delhi Court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the courtroom and instructed the agency to present the material supporting his potential arrest. Kejriwal was produced before Special Judge Amitabh Rawat.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, following permission granted by the Rouse Avenue Court. He was brought before Special Judge Amitabh Rawat for formal procedures. The arrest comes after earlier questioning at Tihar Jail and precedes the CBI's move to seek custody from a Delhi court. The Delhi High Court, on a vacation bench led by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, criticized a trial court's bail order as hasty, halting its implementation pending further review under Section 439(2) of the CrPC.
    • Staying the lower court order, Justice Jain referred to an order passed by a coordinate bench of the Delhi HC in April wherein it had ruled out any mala fide on the part of the ED in arresting Kejriwal. The lower court judge, "after following the judicial discipline, should not have observed" in her order "that there was mala fide on the part of ED particularly in light of observation made" by the coordinate bench, it said.
    • Central Bureau of Investigation examined Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and recorded his statement related to the Excise Policy case. CBI also got permission for Arvind Kejriwal's production before the concerned trial court. He will be produced before the court today.
    • The Delhi High Court stayed a trial court's bail grant to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, arrested by the ED in a money laundering probe. The ED opposed his bail, alleging the trial judge overlooked critical evidence. The Supreme Court adjourned Kejriwal's plea against the HC's interim stay on bail to June 26, noting the unusual delay in the matter's resolution.
    • Arvind Kejriwal bail: The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its verdict today on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking a stay on the trial court's decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam. The order is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The trial court had granted bail to Kejriwal on June 20, but the ED challenged this decision, arguing that it was based on "perverse" and "one-sided" findings.
    • The Supreme Court commented on the Delhi High Court's 'unusual' interim stay in Arvind Kejriwal's money laundering case, awaiting the HC's verdict on the ED's plea regarding the AAP chief's release.
    • The Enforcement Directorate has accused the Delhi High Court of granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal due to "perverse" findings, as the trial court did not consider material demonstrating his involvement in money laundering linked to the alleged excise scam. The agency filed a written note seeking a stay on the trial court's decision, arguing that it suffered from a "jurisdictional defect" since it was not given a proper opportunity to argue its case.
    • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India against the Delhi High Court's decision to stay Arvind Kejriwal's bail in the alleged excise policy case. The Delhi High Court has reserved the order on ED's petition seeking a stay on the trial court's plea and said the order will be passed in around two to three days. Kejriwal had previously been granted interim bail on a ₹1 lakh bond earlier this week.
    • Amid the water crisis in Delhi, BJP workers protested outside the Delhi Jal Board office, prompting police to use water cannons. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla criticized AAP, alleging they are not addressing the crisis but protecting the water tanker mafia. Meanwhile, Delhi's Water Minister Atishi began a hunger strike, claiming Haryana is withholding Delhi's water share.
    • A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar till July 6 for allegedly assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar. Kumar was arrested on May 18 and had his anticipatory bail plea deemed infructuous due to his arrest. He was initially in police custody for five days before being moved to judicial custody for four days, then back to police custody for three days. An FIR was filed against him on May 16 for various offenses including criminal intimidation and assault on a woman.
    • The Delhi High Court issued an interim stay on the trial court's decision granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise scandal. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenged the lower court's order, calling it "perverse" and alleging that the court did not properly consider their arguments or relevant evidence. The High Court's vacation bench, led by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, reserved its decision on the stay petition and stated it would announce its ruling within two to three days.
    • Several important initiatives are stalled, including the appointment of a new minister to replace Raaj Kumar Anand, who resigned ahead of the Lok Sabha polls; the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, which provides Rs 1,000 per month to women over 18; revisions to dearness allowance in minimum wages; and policies for the maintenance and strengthening of Delhi’s arterial roads. Proposals for modernising Delhi, such as cloud kitchens, food trucks, Dilli Bazaar, start-ups, and industrial and economic development policies, also await approval.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail despite receiving bail from the trial court in the money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate has challenged this bail in the Delhi High Court, linking it to the scrapped excise policy. Kejriwal's bail is on hold until further court proceedings, with the ED presenting evidence of alleged kickbacks and financial transactions involving him.
    • AAP leader Sanjay Singh accused PM Modi of undermining justice system as Delhi HC halted a trial court's bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case. Singh claimed BJP's conspiracy, demanded apology. He criticized ED's challenge to the court order before its publication, alleging false evidence to target AAP.
    • The Delhi High Court stayed the bail order for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the ED's excise policy case. The trial court had previously released him on a Rs 1 lakh bond with conditions to not interfere with the investigation. Kejriwal, who was granted interim bail for elections, is back in custody.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, claimed on Friday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) moved to challenge her husband's bail order even before it was available on the trial court's website. Sunita made these remarks while speaking in south Delhi's Bhogal, where Delhi Water Minister Atishi began an indefinite hunger strike to demand more water from Haryana.
    • AAP leader Sanjay Singh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of undermining the justice system after the Delhi High Court put a hold on a trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This bail was connected to a money laundering case involving an alleged excise scam.
    • Delhi Court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Excise policy case after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
    • Arvind Kejriwal Bail News: Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a Rs 1 lakh bond, allowing him to leave Tihar Jail on Friday. The court also rejected the Enforcement Directorate's request to delay the bail order for 48 hours. Kejriwal has been in jail since March due to money laundering allegations related to the Delhi excise policy scam.
    • The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi heard Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea, with ASG SV Raju presenting evidence of transactions related to his stay at Grand Hyatt Goa through Chanpreet Singh's account. The ASG also submitted WhatsApp chats between Kejriwal, Singh, and Vinod Chauhan. Kejriwal's judicial custody was earlier extended till July 3.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody in the Delhi excise policy case was extended until July 3 by the Rouse Avenue Court. He appeared via video conference and refused to speak, letting his lawyers represent him. The court had previously denied his bail on June 7 after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) responded. The court also extended Vinod Chauhan's custody.
    • Police officials in northeast Delhi have confirmed that there are no leaks in Jal Board pipelines, despite a water supply crisis deepening in the city. Delhi Minister Atishi has written a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, urging the deployment of police personnel to protect major pipelines in the national capital. The letter outlines the need for police personnel to patrol and protect the pipelines for the next 15 days to prevent miscreants or people with ulterior motives from tampering with the water pipelines that have become Delhi's lifelines.
    • PDP president Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Karnataka High Court's decision to stay the arrest of BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case, citing selective delivery of justice.
    • The Delhi High Court has ordered social media platforms to take down videos and audios of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal address to the court. The petition accused violation of video conferencing rules. The court directed platforms to ensure the content is not reuploaded, citing a breach of Delhi High Court Video Conferencing Rules, 2021. The next hearing is scheduled for July 9. The complaint also alleged manipulation of court proceedings by some Aam Aadmi Party members.
    • The Delhi High Court has ordered Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to remove a video of court proceedings related to the excise policy case from social media. The video features Arvind Kejriwal addressing a trial court. A bench of justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Amit Sharma issued notices to Sunita Kejriwal, five others, and social media platforms X, Meta, and YouTube for alleged violation of video conferencing rules.
    • Kishor said, "There is so much talk about Nitish Kumar playing a key role in Modi's return to power. But how is the Bihar CM leveraging his position? He is not using his clout to ensure benefits for the state. He is touching feet to ensure that he remains in power, with BJP support, even after 2025 assembly polls."
    • Delhi's Tis Hazari Court extended the judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar, a former aide to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, for one day in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Kumar was remanded to judicial custody on May 31 and his custody was extended as the Investigation Officer was absent. The court had earlier dismissed his regular bail plea due to threats received by the victim and the fear of influencing witnesses. This is the second time his bail plea has been dismissed.
    • High Court asked Delhi police to present their position regarding the bail application of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to CM Arvind Kejriwal. Kumar is facing charges of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.
    • A Delhi court has set June 19 for the bail hearing of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise scam money laundering case, after the ED requested more time to respond. The court also scheduled a hearing for Kejriwal's request for his wife's virtual participation in a medical board's review of his health.
    • Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar seeks bail in assault case on AAP MP Swati Maliwal at Delhi HC.
    • Delhi Police have added charges of "disappearing evidence and giving false information" against Bibhav Kumar, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, in the assault case involving AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar is accused of assaulting Maliwal at the CM's residence on May 13. The investigation revealed tampering with Kumar's phone and potential manipulation of CCTV footage.
    • AAP is focusing on the upcoming Assembly elections in Delhi after setbacks in Lok Sabha polls. The party is galvanising MLAs and volunteers for public outreach and development works. A meeting of party councillors and volunteers will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
    • The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi denied Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar's bail plea for a second time. He has been alleged of assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar was arrested on May 18 after an FIR was filed on May 16 for various offenses. The court had ordered Kumar on May 31 to 14-day judicial custody for a thorough investigation and to prevent interference with evidence or witnesses.
    • Vinod Chauhan's proximity to Arvind Kejriwal is evident from managing postings for officers in the Delhi Jal Board. The Tihar Jail Authorities conducted medical tests for Kejriwal, following the Supreme Court's directions.
    • Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan invoked Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail case to campaign ahead of India's elections, complaining of mistreatment in jail before the Supreme Court.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's application for interim bail on medical grounds in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam was dismissed by a Delhi court. The court ruled that Kejriwal's extensive campaigning tours and related events do not indicate he is suffering from any serious or life-threatening ailment. The judge extended Kejriwal's judicial custody until June 19, and the court is scheduled to take up his application for default bail on June 7.
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