Arvind Kejriwal sent to judicial custody

Rouse Avenue Court sent Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till 15th April in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had asked for fifteen days of judicial custody of Kejriwal, citing his non-cooperative behaviour.

The CM was produced in Rouse Avenue Court as his custody ended today. He was arrested in a money-laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi's excise policy.

The Aam Aadmi Party’s National Convenor has also filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest, alleging that the investigating agency infringed upon his fundamental rights. The court has served a notice to the ED, requesting a response by 2nd April. Hearing on the petition will take place on 3rd April.

Earlier on 28th March, the Rouse Avenue Court extended the ED custody of Kejriwal till 1st April, saying the agency provided “sufficient reasons”, regarding the need for him to be confronted with material collected and statements recorded, to permit his further custodial interrogation.