– The Rouse Avenue Court has extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until September 3, as part of the CBI’s investigation into the Delhi Excise Policy case 2021-22.
– The court reserved its decision on the CBI’s fourth supplementary chargesheet, which names Kejriwal and five others as accused, with the next hearing scheduled for September 3.
– The CBI presented evidence suggesting that Kejriwal promised Rs 90 lakh to candidates in 40 Goa constituencies and highlighted financial involvement from the South Group.
– The CBI requested a 14-day extension of Kejriwal’s judicial custody and pointed out connections between other accused and individuals granted bail in a money laundering case.
– The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of Kejriwal’s bail plea to September 5, following a request from the CBI for more time to submit its affidavit.
– The AAP has accused the BJP and CBI of conspiring to keep Kejriwal imprisoned, with Manish Sisodia alleging that the CBI is stalling court proceedings and leaking information to influence public opinion.