The Supreme Court today denied an early hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. The court issued notice to the ED on Mr Kejriwal's plea challenging the Delhi High Court order that had upheld his arrest in the case.
The bench asked the ED to file a reply to the plea by April 24, and said the matter would be heard in the week commencing April 29.
Mr Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, hours after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action. He is currently lodged in Tihar Jail and his judicial custody ends today.
The Delhi High Court had denied relief to Mr Kejriwal on Tuesday following which he approached the Supreme Court for relief. But he could not get an urgent hearing as the court was closed for Eid and the weekend.
The matter pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22 that was later scrapped.
Mr Kejriwal has said that his arrest constitutes an "unprecedented assault on the tenets of democracy" based on "free and fair elections" and "federalism".
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- NDTV (@ndtv) April 15, 2024
The AAP chief will stay in jail for now as the top court denied a early hearing in the case.🔴Watch LIVE | No Immediate Supreme Court Relief For #ArvindKejriwal, Next Hearing On April 29https://t.co/5vw8QdqrcR
- NDTV (@ndtv) April 15, 2024
Delhi Pollution Curbs Eased To GRAP 2: What's Allowed, What's Not
Edited by Nonika SharmaPollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Revoked In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
NDTV News DeskHeavy Rain, Thunderstorm In Delhi, Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'
Edited by Aastha AhujaAnti-Pollution Measures (GRAP-4) Revoked In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
NDTV NewsdeskAs Delhi gets respite from toxic air with improved air quality due to continuous rains, Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday lifted stringent pollution curbs under stage 3 of GRAP in the national capital and surrounding areas.
Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 have been revoked in Delhi and the National Capital Region after air quality improved in the region following continuous rain since Friday morning.
Delhi weather today took a dramatic turn, with rain and cold winds combining to create a chilly Friday morning.
Anti-Pollution Measures (GRAP-4) Revoked In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
On Monday morning, at 6am, Delhi recorded 410 Air Quality Index (AQI), falling under the 'severe' category.
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