The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing interim bail for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the right to campaign for elections is “not a fundamental right.” The affidavit was filed a day before the Supreme Court is set to hear Kejriwal’s bail…
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Elections
ED: Arresting ‘Criminal’ Politicians Does Not Disrupt Free and Fair Elections, Agency Tells SC in Kejriwal Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told the Supreme Court on April 25 that arresting politicians who are “criminals” does not hinder free and fair elections. This statement comes amidst accusations regarding the intent and timing of the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Lok Sabha election. The…
Lok Sabha
After SC Setback, Delhi Court Sends Kejriwal to Judicial Custody Till April 23 | Update
Minutes after the Supreme Court declined an early hearing of Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest, the Delhi Rouse Avenue court on Monday ordered the Delhi Chief Minister’s judicial custody until April 23. This development followed the postponement of Kejriwal’s plea by the Supreme Court to the week commencing from…
Elections
Opposition Protests Precede Indian General Election Amid Kejriwal’s Arrest
In anticipation of the general election, a significant rally has unfolded in India’s capital, drawing top leaders of the opposition coalition and thousands of supporters. Their collective outcry targets what they perceive as “autocracy” and centres around the recent arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and a…
News
“Arvind Kejriwal Argues Personally in Delhi Court, Accuses ED of Operating Extortion Scheme”
Arvind Kejriwal Presents Personal Argument in Delhi Court, Accuses ED of Running Extortion Scheme Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took the stand himself before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Thursday regarding his arrest and subsequent remand to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in the excise policy case. Produced before the court…
Elections
Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest: AAP Plans Protest at PM Modi’s Residence as They Await SC Order
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s recent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case related to the Delhi government’s Excise Policy has sparked a wave of reactions and protests. Protest Planned: AAP leaders have announced plans to stage a protest at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…