Delhi Court Remands Arvind Kejriwal To ED Custody Till March 28

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a significant move, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court Remanded Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal to ED Custody till March 28 in the Delhi Liquorgate case on March 22, Friday. 

After the conclusion of the hearing at the Rouse Avenue Court, the Rouse Avenue Court ruled in the favour of Enforcement Directorate and remanded Arvind Kejriwal to the Enforcement Directorate till March 28.

After the Enforcement Directorate's strong allegations, Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday defended Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, asking the ED to show the necessity to arrest him. 

Moreover, Abhishek Manu Singhvi asserted that the power to arrest is different from the necessity to arrest. He further questioned that why custodial interrogation against Kejriwal and money trail accusations is necessary. Moreover, he demanded material evidence to prove Kejriwal's involvement in the case. 

He further alleged that there was a sense of glee among ED sleuths as they arrested Delhi CM Kejriwal. Moreover, Singhvi also alleged that ED has been misused to unleash political vendetta. He also said that the approver has no credibility.

During the hearing at the Rouse Avenue Court, ED alleged money trail and cash transactions in the case. Moreover, it also alleged that four routes were used for transferring money. They further accused AAP MLAs of accepting huge amounts of bribes in cash. Furthermore, it alleged that Rs. 45 crores were transferred via Hawala to Goa. The ED further alleged that Kejriwal is the kingpin of the entire scam. 

Moreover, the ED also accused AAP leader Vijay Nair of closely working with the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the scam. Arvind Kejriwal also sought kickbacks from the south group and Nair acted as a middleman between both. 

The Enforcement Directorate has sought 10-day custody of Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal. Moreover, Abhishek Manu Singhvi is defending Arvind Kejriwal in the Trial Court. Section 144 has been imposed in the areas surrounding the Court.

Moreover, Kejriwal withdrew the plea as the hearing was clashing with his remand. However, Arvind Kejriwal will submit the plea to the Supreme Court later. 

Furthermore, the Delhi Police has detained several protesters including Delhi Ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj at ITO, New Delhi. 

Moreover, Atishi asserted that AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal will remain the Delhi CM after his arrest and run Delhi from the lockup. 

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal from his residence in connection with the Delhi Liquorgate case. He was arrested following search operations and Interrogations conducted by the ED at his residence on Thursday evening.