“Arvind Kejriwal Granted Bail by Delhi Court in Money Laundering Case”
In a recent development, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra of a Delhi court granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two complaints filed against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). These complaints were lodged due to Kejriwal’s alleged failure to appear for summons in a money laundering case linked to the purported Delhi excise policy scam.
The court’s decision came on Saturday, allowing Kejriwal to exit the courtroom following the bail grant. The court, deeming the offense as bailable, admitted Arvind Kejriwal to bail and directed the ED to provide him with documents related to the complaints.
The complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate accuse Kejriwal of repeatedly failing to appear for summonses issued by the federal probe agency. These summonses, numbered 4 to 8, were sent under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
This legal saga stems from Kejriwal’s purported non-compliance with initial summonses related to the money laundering case associated with the now-defunct Delhi excise policy. The ED had previously sought Kejriwal’s prosecution for failing to attend the first three summonses issued in connection to the aforementioned case.
Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been entangled in legal proceedings surrounding these allegations. However, with the recent bail grant, he has been given temporary respite from immediate legal repercussions.
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This development underscores the ongoing legal battles and political tensions surrounding Arvind Kejriwal, a prominent figure in Indian politics. As the case progresses, it will continue to draw attention and speculation, impacting both Kejriwal’s political standing and the broader landscape of Delhi’s governance and politics.