The charge sheet details policy manipulations and financial transactions linked to AAP, sparking intense political and legal ramifications.

Date: July 12, 2024

  1. Interim Bail Granted: The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case. However, he remains in judicial custody due to a separate CBI case.
  2. Plea Referred to Larger Bench: The Supreme Court referred Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest by the ED to a larger bench.
  3. AAP’s Reaction: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed hope that the judgment will prevent misuse of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
  4. Arguments in Court:
    • Kejriwal’s Defense: Argued that his arrest was politically motivated.
    • ED’s Stance: Claimed evidence of money being transferred to AAP through hawala channels.
  5. Previous Court Rulings: Kejriwal was granted interim bail in May to campaign for elections but was directed to surrender on June 2.

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