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New Delhi : The Supreme Court is set to delve into a crucial legal battle as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenges his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and subsequent remand in the excise policy case. Kejriwal’s plea contests the legality and alleged political motives behind his arrest, posing broader implications for democratic norms and electoral integrity.
After a setback in the Delhi High Court, where his plea was rejected for alleged non-cooperation with the ED’s investigation into the excise policy case, Kejriwal has turned to the Supreme Court for relief. He contends that his arrest, timed amidst the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule, was politically motivated.
Labeling his arrest as an assault on democracy and an attempt to curtail his liberty, Kejriwal asserts that the timing of his arrest was aimed at influencing the electoral process. He maintains that the ED’s actions have been manipulated by vested interests to target political opponents.
In his appeal to the Supreme Court, Kejriwal seeks urgent intervention, arguing against the illegal curtailment of his liberty. He accuses the ED of allowing its processes to be misused as instruments of oppression, tarnishing the reputation of political opponents.
This development follows the Delhi High Court’s dismissal of a similar plea by the Aam Aadmi Party leader, citing alleged non-cooperation. Now, with the Supreme Court set to hear his case .
