New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 21 to review the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea challenging the bail granted to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The hearing, initially scheduled for Friday, was postponed after the ED’s counsel requested an adjournment.
Senior counsel representing Kejriwal opposed the adjournment, highlighting that the ED had repeatedly sought postponements over the past several months. Kejriwal’s defense argued that, with other accused individuals granted bail in the case, there was no reason for Kejriwal’s bail to remain pending. They emphasized the proximity of the upcoming elections, questioning why this legal matter should continue to hang over him. “If bail has been granted to all 15 other accused, why should it be kept pending for him?” argued Kejriwal’s counsel.
On the other hand, the ED’s counsel assured the court that no prejudice had been caused to Kejriwal due to the adjournments, as he was already granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the case.
The case revolves around allegations of money laundering linked to the excise policy, with Kejriwal being one of the prominent figures in the matter. The hearing on March 21 will further determine whether the ED’s plea to revoke his bail will be accepted.