Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Granted Bail in ED Summons Case
The court granted bail after Kejriwal's physical appearance, rejecting his plea for stay on proceedings.
- Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate for skipping agency summons.
- Kejriwal appeared before the court in person, following a summons related to the liquor policy case, and submitted a bail bond.
- The court had previously directed Kejriwal to appear physically after he attended a session via video conferencing.
- Senior Advocate Ramesh Gupta argued that there was no disobedience on Kejriwal's part, as a person can be summoned only when non-appearance is intentional.
- The Enforcement Directorate has issued eight summons to Kejriwal in connection with the alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor excise policy case.