Highlights: HC rejects CM Kejriwal's bail plea, next hearing on April 3

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2:20 PM

Delhi High Court to pass order on CM' Kejriwal's petition at 4:30pm

The Delhi high court is likely to pass an order on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition seeking immediate release in the Delhi liquor excise policy case around 4:30 pm. “Since I have not heard the other side, I am not reserving judgment. I will pass orders. Around 4:30/4:45pm, I will upload the order,” the judge said.

2:07 PM

Government holds meeting with US diplomat over US comments on CM Kejriwal's arrest

The government today held a 40-minute meeting United States' Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, who was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs' office in Delhi's South Block. This comes a day after the US State Department spokesperson said, "We encourage a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal."

1:42 PM

We object to remarks on legal proceedings in India; could otherwise set unhealthy precedents: MEA

"We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India. In diplomacy, states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others. This responsibility is even more so in case of fellow democracies. It could otherwise end up setting unhealthy precedents. India’s legal processes are based on an independent judiciary which is committed to objective and timely outcomes. Casting aspersions on that is unwarranted," the Ministry of External Affairs said today.

1:38 PM

Filing of nominations in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls to begin tomorrow: ECI

1:33 PM

News update: ED summons TMC leader Mahua Moitra for questioning

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra to appear for questioning in connection with an alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, news agency PTI reported today. Businessman Darshan Hiranandani has also been summoned tomorrow.

1:31 PM

Top US diplomat summoned by central government over comments on CM Kejriwal's arrest

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today summoned the acting Deputy Chief of Mission of US Embassy in New Delhi a day after Washington's remarks over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.

The development comes after the US State Department said it is monitoring reports of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest - and called on New Delhi to ensure "a fair, transparent, and timely legal process" for the jailed Aam Aadmi Party chief.

12:33 PM

Delhi BJP chief files complaint against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

"I have registered my complaint against the letters of Arvind Kejriwal. The country is governed by the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and there are certain things that everybody needs to follow. The letters issued by him should be investigated," said Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva over Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal issuing directions while in ED custody.

12:25 PM

News update: Delhi Assembly adjourned till April 1 after AAP MLAs raise slogans

Delhi Assembly adjourned till April 1 after AAP legislators raised slogans in the House against the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

12:20 PM

Arvind will reveal the truth in court on March 28: Sunita Kejriwal

He will reveal where the money of the liquor scam is, Sunita Kejriwal stated today.

12:15 PM

ED has not found any money linked to this so-called scam; they have found nothing: Sunita Kejriwal

12:13 PM

CM Arvind Kejriwal's counsel seeks his release today

Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer asks for the Delhi Chief Minister to be released today on interim bail. "Both arrest and remand are wrong," he argued. The Judge said that he needs to hear the other side too but assured Kejriwal's lawyer that the question of release will be taken up today. 

11:58 AM

Delhi Assembly adjourned amid protest by AAP MLAs against CM, Convenor Kejriwal's arrest

Proceedings of the Delhi Assembly were adjourned for 15 minutes shortly after the House convened on Tuesday as AAP MLAs protested against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in a money laundering case.

 

Before the commencement of the session, the AAP MLAs staged a protest outside the assembly and raised slogans demanding Kejriwal's immediate release.

11:31 AM

ED raids multiple locations in Delhi and Punjab including residence of AAP leader Deepak Singla

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today raided several locations in Punjab including the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla in Delhi and state's excise commissioner Varun Roojam in Chandigarh. While it is unclear if the raids are linked to the ongoing Delhi Excise Policy case, news agency PTI has reported that the probe agency is conducting raids as part of guava orchards compensation 'scam'-linked money laundering case.

11:26 AM

Delhi liquor policy case: ED conducts raid at 20 locations in Chandigarh

Probe agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Wednesday at 20 locations in Chandigarh, including the residence of the Punjab Excise Commissioner, in connection to the Delhi liquor policy case.

 

11:03 AM

ED's request for time in excise case a delay tactic: Kejriwal's counsel

ED's request for time to file reply to Kejriwal's challenge to arrest in excise case a delay tactic, says CM Kejriwal's advocate Singhvi in Delhi High Court.