Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, is preparing to challenge a high court ruling regarding his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to a money laundering case linked to an alleged excise scam.
High Court Ruling
The Delhi High Court dismissed Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest, asserting that it did not violate legal provisions. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, delivering the verdict, stated that the remand could not be deemed illegal.
Challenges
Apart from contesting his arrest, Kejriwal, currently in judicial custody, is also disputing his subsequent remand in ED custody.
Case Details
The case revolves around allegations of corruption and money laundering concerning the formulation and implementation of the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22, which was eventually revoked.
Timeline
- Kejriwal was apprehended by the ED on March 21, shortly after the high court declined to shield him from coercive action by the agency.
- On April 1, following the expiration of his ED custody, he was remanded to judicial custody.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is Arvind Kejriwal’s response to the high court’s ruling on his arrest?
- A) Acceptance
- B) Appeal to the Supreme Court
- C) Seeking pardon
- D) Filing for bail
- Answer: B) Appeal to the Supreme Court
- According to the high court, what is the stance on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest?
- A) Legal provisions were violated.
- B) The remand was deemed illegal.
- C) No contravention of legal provisions.
- D) Arrest was politically motivated.
- Answer: C) No contravention of legal provisions.
- What is the subject matter of the case involving Arvind Kejriwal?
- A) Land dispute
- B) Tax evasion
- C) Corruption and money laundering
- D) Traffic violations
- Answer: C) Corruption and money laundering
- When was Arvind Kejriwal sent to judicial custody?
- A) March 21
- B) April 1
- C) April 9
- D) April 15
- Answer: B) April 1