CBI CUSTODY VIJAY NAIR
Arvind Kejriwal allowed medicines, home-cooked food and a 30-min meeting with wife Sunita during CBI custody
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to three days of CBI remand by the Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the Excise policy case. Vacation Judge Amitabh Rawat granted the remand period until June 29, 2024, after considering submissions from both sides.
NEET case: Will request Bihar CM for CBI probe into links of accused with RJD, says Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha announced plans to request Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for a CBI probe into the suspected links of prime suspect Sikander Prasad Yadvendu in the NEET "paper leak" with officials connected to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Sinha emphasized the need for a high-level investigation amid growing protests and upcoming Supreme Court hearings.
Arvind Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 crore bribe, ED tells court while opposing bail plea
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 crore bribe from South Group for his party, as per Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to excise scam.
Delhi excise case: Over Rs 1,100 crore laundered, alleges ED in supplementary charge sheet
A Delhi court on Monday extended till July 3 the judicial custody of BRS leader K Kavitha in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended the custody after Kavitha was produced before the court in pursuance of its earlier order issuing a production warrant against her.
Excise policy case: Delhi court extends judicial custody of Manish Sisodia, others till May 8
Judicial custody extended for Sisodia, Nair in Delhi excise scam. ED to digitize documents. Kejriwal, Kavitha also in custody. AAP labeled major beneficiary. CBI alleges policy irregularities.
K Kavitha deliberately gave evasive replies contrary to evidence on record, CBI tells Delhi court
"In the light of aforesaid facts and circumstances, her further custodial interrogation is not required at this stage. As already submitted in the foregoing paras she is deliberately and intentionally evading the just and relevant questions related to the case," said the CBI.
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Delhi excise policy case: BRS MLC K Kavitha to stay in CBI custody till April 15
The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court granted custody of BRS MLC K Kavitha to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) until April 15, a day after her arrest by the agency. The CBI had sought a five-day custodial remand for the BRS leader, alleging that she is withholding information known only to her and has previously failed to cooperate with the investigation despite being summoned.
Delhi HC to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea against ED custody today
Delhi HC hearing Kejriwal's plea against ED's arrest. He's in custody till April 15, labeled 'kingpin' in excise scam. 1st serving CM arrested by ED on March 21.
Arvind Kejriwal gave evasive replies during interrogation: ED in its remand paper
Underscoring that Kejriwal was misleading the agency, the ED said it was still investigating the chief minister's role, unearthing the further proceeds of the crime and identifying the other persons involved with the activities related to proceeds of crime. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja sent Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15.
ED questions Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot in excise policy case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned Kailash Gahlot, Delhi's transport minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, regarding the state's liquor policy case. Gahlot, part of the group of ministers that directed the restructuring of the excise policy, was asked about his connection with Vijay Nair, AAP's former communication-in-charge and a co-accused. Gahlot clarified that he was not residing in the official bungalow allotted to him, where Nair was reportedly living. He also stated that he was never involved in the Goa election campaign.
"Blatant interference": India lodges strong protest with Germany over statement on Arvind Kejriwal arrest
The Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, met officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday. The MEA lodged a strong protest with the German envoy over what it termed as 'blatant interference' in India's internal matters by the German Foreign Ministry. The visit followed a statement by the German Foreign Ministry regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal was remanded to ED custody for alleged money laundering in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.
BJP afraid of INDIA bloc: Jairam Ramesh on arrest of Delhi CM Kejriwal
Congress's Jairam Ramesh criticized BJP for targeting Arvind Kejriwal and Champai Soren, advocating the INDIA bloc. The arrests were condemned as anti-democratic. The Delhi Chief Minister's involvement in a liquor scam was questioned, leading to his ED custody extension.
INDIA bloc protests at Shaheedi Park against arrest of Arvind Kejriwal
The INDIA bloc protested against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam. The leaders and workers gathered at Shaheedi Park in Delhi, criticized the BJP-led central government and raised slogans against it. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot defended Kejriwal as an ideology and said he would come out of jail "without stains."
"BJP afraid of INDIA bloc": Jairam Ramesh on arrest of Delhi CM Kejriwal
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP, suggesting the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was an attack on democracy. Ramesh accused the BJP of being afraid of the INDIA alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, BJP's Delhi president Virendraa Sachdeva claimed the truth about Kejriwal's alleged involvement in the liquor scam would soon be revealed, stating that the law treats every criminal the same.
"Gangs run from jail, not government": BJP's Manoj Tiwari reacts sharply to Atishi's remark
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari criticized Delhi Minister Atishi's remark that 'Kejriwal will run Delhi government from jail,' stating that a gang runs from jail, not the government. Tiwari accused Kejriwal of looting Delhi, claiming people are happy about his arrest. He emphasized that Kejriwal's government has brought misery to Delhi and failed to deliver. Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP, suggesting they are afraid of the INDIA bloc in the upcoming elections.
CBI may move for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's custody after ED remand is over
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is reportedly planning to expedite action against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate's remand ends. CBI may seek Kejriwal's custody, as it investigates the original offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, for which Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and others have been arrested. The CBI had mentioned the possibility of "high-profile arrests" in the liquor policy case earlier. Kejriwal was previously questioned by the CBI for nine hours in connection with alleged corruption in the excise policy 2021-22.
Setback for AAP: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sent to ED custody till March 28 in liquor case
Delhi court remanded CM Kejriwal to custody till 28 March for excise scam. He's accused of money laundering and demanding kickbacks. The ED alleged involvement in the Punjab elections and traced Hawala trails used in Goa election. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju, representing the Enforcement Directorate, sought a 10-day remand of Kejriwal in the trial court. The investigating agency informed the court that Kejriwal was the key conspirators in the liquor scam, in addition to another ministers and leaders of AAP.
Excise policy scam: Delhi HC dismisses Sisodia's bail plea in money laundering case
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who was arrested for his alleged role in the money laundering case relating to alleged irregularities in the city government's excise policy. Besides Sisodia, the high court also dismissed the bail pleas of businessmen Abhishek Boinpally, Benoy Babu and Vijay Nair, who are co-accused in the money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arising from the alleged scam.
Delhi Excise Policy Scam: Hyderabad businessman Reddy turns approver in ED case
A Delhi court on Thursday allowed Sharath Chandra Reddy of Aurbindo Group, an accused in the Delhi excise policy scam case, to turn an approver in the case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Excise policy scam: HC asks CBI for report on Manish Sisodia's interim bail on grounds of wife's illness
Sisodia's counsel submitted that the medical condition of the senior AAP leader's wife needs urgent attention, and urged the court to release him on interim bail. The counsel for the CBI said it may not be possible to furnish the report on Thursday.
Excise policy manipulated to favour cartelisation of liquor trade in Delhi: CBI tells HC
The ASG further said no discussion was done on the policy and it was also not approved by the lieutenant governor of Delhi and added that the new policy was implemented as it was not possible to generate kickbacks in the previous policy. "Manish Sisodia in conspiracy with other accused formed the policy which was not approved by the LG," he said. The high court asked the CBI to file a short note on its submissions and listed the matter for further hearing on Friday.
Money laundering case: SC grants liberty to businessman Vijay Nair to move HC for early listing of bail plea
The money laundering case has arisen from a CBI FIR which was lodged after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena recommended a CBI probe into the new excise policy in 2021 which was later scrapped. The CBI has alleged that Nair was involved in meeting the other co-accused and liquor manufacturers as well as distributors at various hotels in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi for arranging "ill-gotten money through hawala operators".
CBI likely to question Kejriwal on Sunday on crucial points related to its probe in excise policy scam
In addition, the agency may also seek his role in the formulation of the excise policy and his knowledge about alleged influence being cast by the traders and South lobby members, the officials said.
Delhi excise policy probe: Union minister Thakur says Kejriwal 'kingpin', slams BRS leader Kavitha
Thakur alleged former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who too has been arrested as part of the probe, may be the main accused, but it was Kejriwal who was the "kingpin".
Excise policy scam: ED takes AAP’s Vijay Nair and co-accused into custody
The anti-money laundering agency also said the accused were required to be confronted with witnesses and documents. In the CBI case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi government's now scrapped excise policy, the court granted bail to the duo on personal bonds of Rs 2 lakh each and one surety of the like amount.
Court sends AAP official Vijay Nair to judicial custody in Delhi excise policy case
According to the prosecution, Nair entered into a criminal conspiracy with others as part of which the excise policy of the government of the national capital territory of Delhi (GNCTD) of 2021-2022 was framed and implemented.
Court extends CBI custody of businessman Vijay Nair in Delhi excise policy case
During the hearing, the CBI sought Nair's custody for four more days, saying he was non-cooperative during the remand period. The probe agency said it needed further remand to confront Nair with some witnesses.
Court allows 5 days CBI custody of businessman Vijay Nair in Delhi Excise Policy case
The court noted the prosecution's submissions that after being arrested on Tuesday, the accused was not cooperative and evasive on different pretexts.
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