In a significant development concerning the liquor policy case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea was heard at the Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), represented by ASG SV Raju, presented crucial documents and WhatsApp chat screenshots implicating Kejriwal in alleged transactions related to his stay at the Grand Hyatt in Goa through Chanpreet Singh’s account. This submission comes amidst ongoing judicial proceedings that have seen Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended until July 3, following earlier dismissals of bail pleas citing medical reasons.
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- The Rouse Avenue Court heard Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea related to the liquor policy case.
- ASG SV Raju appeared for the Enforcement Directorate and submitted documents showing transactions via Chanpreet Singh’s account.
- Screenshots of WhatsApp chats between Kejriwal, Singh, and Vinod Chauhan were presented as evidence.
- Kejriwal’s judicial custody was extended till July 3.
- The ED claims evidence of Kejriwal’s involvement in illegal activities related to excise policy irregularities.
- The court had previously denied bail on June 7.
- Kejriwal’s interim bail plea on medical grounds was dismissed earlier.
- The court directed medical tests and treatment for Kejriwal in Tihar Jail.
- Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 and granted interim bail from May 10 to June 2 for election campaigning.
- He surrendered thereafter, leading to his extended judicial custody.
