Delhi Court Extends Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Custody in Money Laundering and Corruption Cases
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s legal proceedings took a significant turn today as a Delhi court extended his judicial custody in both a money laundering case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Judicial Proceedings
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja presided over the court proceedings where the judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal was extended till July 31 in the ED’s money laundering case. Additionally, his custody in the CBI’s corruption case was prolonged until August 8.
Co-accused and Proceedings
Alongside Kejriwal, the court also extended the judicial custody of other accused individuals, including Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, and others, until July 31 in connection with the money laundering case.
Court Appearance
The accused were presented before the court via video conference due to procedural constraints and safety protocols amid the ongoing legal proceedings.
Legal Developments
Earlier, the Supreme Court had granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the ED case; however, he remains in Tihar jail as he has yet to furnish the required bail bond. Concurrently, he continues to be in judicial custody concerning the CBI’s corruption case.
The judicial extensions mark a critical phase in the legal battles of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his co-accused, underscoring the complexities of the cases and their implications. Stay updated with reliable news sources for further developments on this ongoing legal saga.
