Punjab CM to Meet Kejriwal in Jail: Political Move or Genuine Intent?
Punjab CM to Meet Kejriwal on Monday inside Tihar jail, where Kejriwal is currently lodged. The meeting, according to Tihar jail officials, is significant in the backdrop of Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money laundering probe related to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
Legal Developments and Supreme Court Hearing
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to hear a plea filed by Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the ED and his subsequent remand in connection with the Delhi excise policy case on April 15. The plea, which will be heard by a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, seeks relief for Kejriwal from his ongoing judicial custody.
High Court Dismisses Plea
Earlier, on April 9, the Delhi High Court dismissed Kejriwal’s plea for release from jail and rejected his argument of political vendetta amid the looming Lok Sabha elections. The High Court’s judgement came as a setback to Kejriwal’s legal efforts to secure his release and fight the charges against him.
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Punjab CM to Meet Kejriwal
The ED has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is the major beneficiary of the proceeds of crime generated in the alleged liquor scam, which is under investigation. Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent remand are part of the ongoing legal proceedings in this case, which has garnered significant attention due to its political implications.
The meeting between Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail is likely to be closely watched as it unfolds against the backdrop of legal battles and political developments. The outcome of their interaction and its implications for the ongoing case are expected to be topics of discussion in political circles and the media.
