Arvind Kejriwal Moves New Plea Seeking Protection from Coercive Action in Excise Policy Case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a fresh plea in the Delhi High Court seeking safeguard against any coercive measures amid allegations surrounding the excise policy case. The case revolves around accusations of corruption and money laundering linked to the formulation and execution of Delhi’s excise policy for 2021-22, which was subsequently annulled.

Court to Hear Plea Today

Kejriwal’s plea comes amidst mounting pressure after the Delhi High Court admonished him for his repeated absence at the Enforcement Directorate’s summons regarding the matter. A division bench, led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, is set to hear the plea today.

Delhi High Court’s Rebuke Follows Kejriwal’s Absence from ED Summons

This development follows a recent rebuke from the Delhi High Court directed at Kejriwal for his repeated absence from Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons. The court, led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, questioned Kejriwal’s failure to appear despite multiple summonses.

Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, emphasized his client’s willingness to cooperate with the ED but stressed the necessity for protection from coercive actions, particularly given the agency’s purported intentions amid upcoming elections.

ED Summons and Kejriwal’s Stand

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a total of nine summonses to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in connection with the liquor policy scam case. However, Kejriwal has consistently refused to comply, denouncing the summonses as “illegal.”