A Delhi court has prolonged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until July 3 in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scam. Despite ongoing arguments on his bail plea, Vacation Judge Nyay Bindu extended the custody, denying Kejriwal interim bail recently sought on medical grounds. The court also entertained a request for his wife to participate in his medical checkup via video conferencing from Tihar Jail.
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- Delhi court extends CM Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody till July 3 in a money laundering case.
- Vacation Judge Nyay Bindu presided over the decision.
- Kejriwal’s interim bail plea on medical grounds was dismissed by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja earlier.
- The court considered Kejriwal’s request for his wife to join his medical checkup via video conference.
- CM Kejriwal surrendered to Tihar Jail authorities on June 2 after the expiry of his interim bail granted by the Supreme Court.
- The court had earlier directed specific diagnostic tests for Kejriwal.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju represented the Enforcement Directorate opposing Kejriwal’s bail plea.
- Kejriwal’s defence cited aggravated diabetes and health issues as reasons for the interim bail plea.
- The court highlighted concerns over Kejriwal’s conduct, alleging misuse of interim bail for campaigning.
- Judicial proceedings continue amid ongoing arguments over bail conditions and health considerations.
