“ED’s Shocking Revelation in Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest Case: Evidence Widely Disrupted”

1. Arrest and Legal Battle:Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, 2024, in connection with the excise policy scam case. He is currently lodged in Tihar Jail. The Supreme Court has issued notice to the ED on Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest. The next hearing is scheduled for the week starting from April 29.

2. Selective Leaks and Shocking Facts:Senior Advocate A M Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, emphasized that there were selective leaks related to the case. Singhvi requested an earlier hearing date to present facts that would “shock the conscience of the court.” He pointed out that Kejriwal was not named in the two documents (ECIR and FIR) and the 15 statements made during the investigation did not implicate him.

3. Timing of Arrest and Election Cycle:Singhvi questioned the timing of Kejriwal’s arrest, alleging that it was aimed at disabling him from campaigning. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected to this claim. The court issued notice to the ED.

4. High Court’s Ruling:The Delhi High Court had dismissed Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest, stating that the ED had sufficient material to justify it. Kejriwal appealed against this ruling, questioning the legality of his arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).