LIQUOR SCAM
SC to consider listing of fresh plea for bail of AAP's Sisodia in excise policy scam cases
The Supreme Court will consider a new petition from AAP leader Manish Sisodia seeking to revive his bail plea in the Delhi excise policy scam cases. Earlier, Sisodia's bail plea was denied on June 4. The court had allowed him to reapply for bail after the CBI and ED filed their final charge sheets by July 3, 2024.
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh appointed as chairperson of AAP Parliamentary Party
The Supreme Court in April granted bail to Sanjay Singh, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last October in an alleged money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam. He spent six months in jail.
ED arrests two in Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam'-linked money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two liquor businessmen in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged excise scam in Chhattisgarh. The case, which is estimated to have generated over Rs 2,100 crore of slush funds, involved 70 individuals and companies, including former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma and former chief secretary Vivek Dhand. The ED has pegged the proceeds of crime at Rs 2,161 crore. Trilok Singh Dhillon was accused of being a "prime beneficiary" of the proceeds of crime through a "classic" mode of money laundering.
Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Nadda writes to Kharge, questions Congress' 'stoic silence'
BJP chief JP Nadda wrote to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, criticising the Congress party's silence on the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy that claimed 56 lives. He called it a "man-made disaster" due to a nexus between the ruling DMK-INDI alliance and illicit liquor mafia. Nadda urged Kharge to push for a CBI probe, demand the removal of the State Prohibition Minister, and increase compensation for the victims' families. Nadda accused the Congress of neglecting the SC community and calling out Rahul Gandhi for his inaction.
Kerala govt rejects opposition demand to register corruption case into liquor policy row
Kerala's Left government rejected opposition UDF's demand to register a corruption case regarding alleged liquor policy amendment. Chief Minister Vijayan dismissed claims in the state assembly. Opposition protested and demanded investigation and resignations, leading to a House boycott. Congress accuses LDF of bribery, while Left denied discussing any policy changes. There was a controversy over an audio clip suggesting bribes from bar owners. sparking further calls for action.
Delhi excise policy case: SC refuses to grant relief to Manish Sisodia, allows to revive bail plea after final chargesheet filed
The Supreme Court denied bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy scam cases. Bail may be requested after final chargesheet filing by CBI and ED, involving allegations of corruption and money laundering.
Excise policy case: SC to hear Manish Sisodia's bail pleas on Tuesday
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has challenged the Delhi High Court's dismissal of his bail pleas in cases related to an alleged liquor policy scam by moving the Supreme Court. Supreme Court's vacation bench will hear his pleas on Tuesday. The high court had described Sisodia's conduct as a betrayal of democratic principles involving misuse of power and destruction of crucial evidence.
Ex Hyderabad DCP claims KCR issued order to tap phones of BJP leaders to save K Kavitha from Delhi liquor scam: Report
Former Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao has alleged used the 2022 MLA poaching case to compel BJP to assist in the bail proceedings of his daughter and MLC K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor scam case. The disclosure regarding this purported maneuver was made in the confession report of Radha Kishan Rao, the former DCP of Hyderabad police's task force, who is implicated in the illegal phone tapping case.
Heard of work from home, first time hearing about work from jail: Rajnath Singh in dig at Kejriwal
The Supreme Court granted AAP supremo Kejriwal interim bail till June 1, the last day of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, and directed him to surrender and go back to jail on June 2.
PM Modi has accepted excise policy case is wrong, all arrested should be released: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal claims PM Modi admitted excise policy case is wrong. He demands release of all arrested. BJP alleged Rs 100 crore liquor scam, but no money recovered.
'Will reveal BJP's conspiracy today', says Delhi Minister Atishi
This comes as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing heat amid the ongoing Swati Maliwal investigation, in which the party MP has accused party chief Arvind Kejriwal's former personal secretary Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her at the Delhi Chief Minister's residence.
Respectfully disagree with Delhi HC decision dismissing Sisodia's bail pleas: AAP
AAP to seek Supreme Court justice for Manish Sisodia as Delhi HC rejects bail in excise case. Atishi alleges BJP political conspiracy in liquor scam. Investigation ongoing by ED and CBI in alleged liquor scam involving coercion of witnesses against AAP leaders related to excise policy.
Amit Shah slams Arvind Kejriwal over 'if you vote for me, I will not have to go to jail' remark
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Arvind Kejriwal over his "won't have to go to jail if you vote for me" appeal to the public and said that there can be "no bigger contempt of the Supreme Court than this." Amit Shah questioned Kejriwal's campaign plea "There can be no bigger contempt (of the Supreme Court) than this. Will the Supreme Court make decisions on crime based on (electoral) victory or defeat? I am not saying it; Kejriwal ji is saying it."
"People will see big bottles when they see Kejriwal campaigning": Amit Shah takes dig at Delhi CM over liquor 'scam'
While responding to a question on whether the INDIA bloc will benefit from the interim bail of Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, Shah, in an interview with ANI, said, "I think wherever he'll go for the poll campaign, the people will remember the liquor scam, even in Punjab. People will also see big bottles in front of them when they see Kejriwal."
Anna Hazare attacks Arvind Kejriwal, says he drowned under the influence of liquor money
Anna Hazare criticizes Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for alleged involvement in corruption, urging voters to reject tainted leaders. Kejriwal's purported role in the Delhi Liquor Scam draws condemnation. Hazare emphasizes the need for clean governance, expressing disappointment in Kejriwal's actions. Despite legal challenges, Kejriwal campaigns for Lok Sabha elections amid controversy, facing potential jail time.
Kejriwal only out on bail, he remains main culprit in multi-crore liquor 'scam': Delhi BJP chief
His remark came after the Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Kejriwal till June 1 for campaigning in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
'Not a single rupee was traced back to AAP': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files response on ED's affidavit in SC
Kejriwal also said that there exists no proof or material demonstrating that the AAP received funds or advanced kickbacks from the South group, let alone utilising them in the Goa election campaign.
BJP received Rs 60 crore in electoral bonds, no action by ED: AAP alleges discrepancy
AAP's Sanjay Singh criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly failing to take action against the BJP for receiving electoral bonds from a liquor scam accused. Singh highlighted donations made by the accused to the BJP and questioned the disparity in treatment between AAP and BJP leaders.
Delhi excise scam: BRS leader K Kavitha sent to jail for 14 days
Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, previously in Enforcement Directorate custody for an alleged liquor scam, faces 14 days in jail as ordered by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court. ED sought the move, having interrogated her during remand. Kavitha, MLC from Telangana, was arrested on March 15th.
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