Special Judge Kaveri Baweja granted the extension after Kejriwal appeared before the court via video conference, as his previous period of judicial custody had expired.
A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise scam case until September 3. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja granted the extension after Kejriwal appeared before the court via video conference, as his previous period of judicial custody had expired.
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The case revolves around accusations of corruption linked to the Delhi Excise Policy, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleging irregularities and financial misconduct in the implementation of the policy. The court is currently deliberating on whether to take cognisance of a supplementary charge sheet filed against Kejriwal by the CBI, which could further intensify the legal proceedings.
Kejriwal’s legal defense has consistently denied the charges, arguing that the case is politically motivated. The defense team is expected to challenge the validity of the supplementary charge sheet during the upcoming hearings.
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As the court examines the new evidence presented by the CBI, the political ramifications of the case continue to unfold, with significant attention on how this legal battle will impact Kejriwal’s position as Delhi’s Chief Minister. The next hearing is set for early September, where further developments are anticipated.
