Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest : The Supreme Court today threw a question to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on why Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested just before the general elections began. Arvind Kejriwal has challenged in Supreme Court his arrest by the ED
Supreme Court Questions Timing of Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: Life, Liberty Exceedingly Important
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today threw a question to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on why Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested just before the general elections began. Mr Kejriwal had challenged his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case.
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Explaining the reason behind why the question of the timing of the arrest arose, Justice Sanjeev Khanna told the ED to make it clear whether the central agency can take up criminal proceedings without having gone through judicial proceedings in the case.
The Bench also comprising Justice Dipankar Datta asked Additional Solicitor General SV Raju to reply on the question of the timing of the arrest, and said, “Life and liberty are exceedingly important. You can’t deny that.”
“No attachment action has been taken so far in this case, and if it has been done, then show how Kejriwal is involved in the matter,” Justice Khanna said. “Tell me, why the arrest before the general elections?” he said.
The Supreme Court noted that in the matter linked to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, the investigators have claimed they have found material, but in Mr Kejriwal’s case nothing has been brought up.
The Supreme Court told the ED to explain why there has been such a huge gap between the beginning of proceedings and the arrest. The court then ordered the ED to respond on Friday.
Mr Kejriwal, who has decided to continue as Chief Minister from jail, is being kept in Delhi’s Tihar under judicial custody after his arrest on March 21.
The Supreme Court had issued notice to ED on April 15 and sought its response to Mr Kejriwal’s challenge against his arrest.
On April 9, the Delhi High Court upheld Mr Kejriwal’s arrest, saying there was no illegality and the ED was left with “little option” after he skipped summons and refused to join the investigation.
The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) election campaign is being managed by party leaders Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, along with other senior party colleagues. Mr Kejriwal’s wife Sunita has also joined in reaching out to her husband’s supporters.
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FAQs About Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest
- Q1: Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested?
- A1: Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
- Q2: When was Arvind Kejriwal arrested?
- A2: Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21.
- Q3: What prompted the Supreme Court to question the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?
- A3: The Supreme Court questioned the ED on why Arvind Kejriwal was arrested just before the general elections began.
- Q4: What did Justice Sanjeev Khanna emphasize during the court proceedings?
- A4: Justice Sanjeev Khanna emphasized the importance of life and liberty, stating that they are exceedingly important.
- Q5: What did the Supreme Court ask the Additional Solicitor General SV Raju to respond to?
- A5: The Supreme Court asked Additional Solicitor General SV Raju to respond to the question of the timing of the arrest.
- Q6: What did Justice Khanna note about the investigative proceedings in Arvind Kejriwal’s case?
- A6: Justice Khanna noted that unlike in Manish Sisodia’s case, where investigators claimed to have found material, nothing substantial had been brought up in Arvind Kejriwal’s case.
- Q7: What action did the Supreme Court order the ED to take?
- A7: The Supreme Court ordered the ED to explain why there was such a significant gap between the beginning of proceedings and the arrest and respond by Friday.
- Q8: Where is Arvind Kejriwal currently being held?
- A8: Arvind Kejriwal is currently being held in Delhi’s Tihar under judicial custody.
- Q9: What decision did the Delhi High Court make regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest?
- A9: The Delhi High Court upheld Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest on April 9, stating that there was no illegality and the ED was left with “little option” after he skipped summons and refused to join the investigation.
- Q10: Who is managing the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) election campaign in Arvind Kejriwal’s absence?
- A10: The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) election campaign is being managed by party leaders Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, along with other senior party colleagues.
- Q11: Has Arvind Kejriwal challenged his arrest?
- A11: Yes, Arvind Kejriwal has challenged his arrest in the Supreme Court.
- Q12: What did Arvind Kejriwal’s cryptic WhatsApp status say before his arrest?
- A12: Arvind Kejriwal’s cryptic WhatsApp status read, “Do naav me savaar thi uski zindagi, humne apni naav duba ke uska safar aasaan kar diya” (His/her life was sailing on two boats, we made the journey easy by sinking one).
- Q13: Who is handling Arvind Kejriwal’s legal defense?
- A13: Arvind Kejriwal’s legal defense is being handled by his legal team.
- Q14: How long has Arvind Kejriwal been in custody?
- A14: Arvind Kejriwal has been in custody since March 21.
- Q15: What was the Supreme Court’s response to the Delhi High Court’s decision regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest?
- A15: The Supreme Court issued notice to the ED on April 15 and sought its response to Mr. Kejriwal’s challenge against his arrest.