Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear ED plea against Arvind Kejriwal's bail on Mar 21

Delhi High Court sets March 21 hearing for ED plea against Arvind Kejriwal's bail in money laundering case.

The Delhi High Court on Friday (January 17, 2025) set March 21 to hear the enforcement directorate's plea against the bail granted to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Justice Vikas Mahajan adjourned Friday's hearing on the request of the enforcement directorate's (ED) counsel.

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The senior counsel representing Mr. Kejriwal opposed the request for adjournment saying ED repeatedly took dates in the past several months.

He urged the court to hear the matter and grant bail to Mr. Kejriwal saying other accused were granted bail in the money laundering case.

"There is an impending election. Why should this sword be hanging over him? If bail is well given to all 15 accused, why should it be kept pending for him?" asked Mr. Kejriwal's counsel.

The ED counsel said no prejudice was caused to Mr. Kejriwal on account of the adjournments as he was already on interim bail granted by the Supreme Court in the matter.