[Delhi Liquor Excise Policy] SC grants interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till June 1
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on 21-03-2024 in connection with the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy.
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Bail or Jail | A quick view of top Bail cases in April 2024
A quick recap of Bail cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of April 2024 along with some top stories on Arvind Kejriwal seeking Interim Bail; Puthiyakavu Temple blast; and more.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking extraordinary interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal; imposes cost of Rs. 75,000
“Petitioner’s claim to be custodian and representative of the people of India, is nothing but a fanciful claim which is devoid of any basis.”
[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] | Supreme Court issues notice to ED on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging arrest
Earlier, the Delhi High Court had dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest and opined that the same was not in contravention with law.
[Excise Liquor Policy] | Arrest of Arvind Kejriwal not in contravention with law; Delhi High Court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s plea
Delhi High Court clarified that it is a legal matter between the petitioner and the Directorate of Enforcement, not a conflict between political parties. It stressed the need for the court to maintain its focus on the legal merits of the case, without being influenced by political dynamics.
SC grants bail to AAP’s Sanjay Singh in Delhi Liquor Excise Policy Scam
It was alleged that a cartel was formed by violating provisions and the spirit of liquor policy, and all the conspirators had played an active role, causing huge losses to the Government exchequer and undue pecuniary benefits to the public servants.
HIGH COURT MARCH 2024 ROUNDUP | Stories on 2006 Mumbai fake encounter; Arvind Kejriwal Arrest; W.B. Assembly Election 2021; UPSC Prelims 2024; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts in March 2024
[Delhi Liquor Excise Policy Scam] Delhi Court remands Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15
On 21-03-2024, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED for his alleged involvement in the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy scam. After the ED’s remand extension expired on 01-04-2024, Rouse Avenue Court extended judicial custody for Kejriwal till 15-04-2024
[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Delhi High Court rejects PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from Chief Minister post
The PIL filed in the Delhi High Court raises concerns about potential obstruction of due process of law and disruption of justice amidst legal proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal. The petitioner argues that allowing Kejriwal to remain in office could undermine fair administration of justice and potentially lead to a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi High Court issues notice to ED; No interim bail for now in Liquor Excise Policy case
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on 21-03-2024 in connection with the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy, implemented in November 2021 to tackle the liquor mafia and boost revenue.
Delhi Court allows bail to Arvind Kejriwal in ED summons case
The Court followed by hearing the application under Section 207 of CrPC moved on behalf of Kejriwal.
Retweeting Dhruv Rathee’s Video | SC extends stay on defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal till May 13
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal retweeted a video, posted by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee where allegations were made against Bharatiya Janata Party’s IT cell.
Supreme Court orders AAP to vacate Delhi office premises on land allotted to Delhi HC by 15 June
Supreme Court was hearing a matter pertaining to judicial infrastructure and AAP’s alleged encroachment of land allotted to Delhi High Court.
Gujarat HC dismisses Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh’s plea against summons in PM Modi Degree Defamation case
Gujarat University had filed a defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh over the alleged defamatory remarks made regarding the educational degree of PM Narendra Modi.
[Arvind Kejriwal Defamation Case] ‘Retweeting’ a defamatory imputation amounts to ‘publication’ for purpose of S 499 IPC: Delhi High Court
Though every ‘retweet’ of defamatory imputation would ordinarily amount to ‘publication’ under Section 499 IPC, it is ultimately for the aggrieved person to decide as to which retweet caused more harm to his reputation.
Supreme Court rebukes Delhi Government for denying allocation of funds towards Delhi -Meerut RRTS Project; Seeks last 3 years’ Ad expenditure details
The funds are needed for the construction of a Regional Rapid Transit System that will connect the national capital with Rajasthan and Haryana.
Allahabad High Court upholds orders passed by Sultanpur Court refusing Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s application to quash criminal proceedings for making derogatory remarks against BJP and Congress
If during course of investigation some credible evidence have been collected, charge sheet has been filed, cognizance has been taken, discharge application has been rejected by the Trial Court by speaking and reasoned order and that order has been upheld by the Revisional Court, by a speaking and reasoned order, then Arvind Kejriwal must participate in the trial proceedings.
Allahabad High Court stays criminal proceedings against Delhi’s CM Arvind Kejriwal as SLP is pending in Supreme Court
Criminal proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal in Sultanpur Court have been stayed by Allahabad High Court, considering that special leave to appeal is still pending in Supreme Court and if it is allowed, then the entire proceedings would be a futile exercise.
“Disruption of investigation should not constitute the stifling of investigation”; Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes investigation again Kumar Vishwas
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While deciding the instant petition against the FIR wherein allegations of violation of several penal
Delhi High Court grants ad-interim injunction against AAP from posting defamatory content about Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena
Delhi High Court: In a suit filed by Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi (‘plaintiff’) seeking relief of permanent injunction and