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Thu Nov 21 08:54:57 UTC 2024: ## Delhi High Court Seeks ED Response on Kejriwal’s Plea Challenging Summon in Money Laundering Case

**New Delhi:** The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a plea filed by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal challenging the summons issued to him in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Excise Policy scam. While the court issued a notice to the ED based on Kejriwal’s petition questioning the summons, it refused to stay the criminal proceedings against him.

Kejriwal’s petition argues that the summons were issued by one ED officer, while the complaint was filed by another officer of the same rank – a procedural irregularity. His lawyers argued this violates established procedures, highlighting the availability of the summoning officer while a separate officer filed the complaint in court. The High Court had previously dismissed Kejriwal’s appeal in a lower court. He subsequently appealed to the High Court, which is now scheduled to hear the case again on December 19. The petition, filed under Section 482 of the CrPC, contends the grounds presented are identical to those previously submitted to the trial court. The ED’s lawyer countered that the petition is a second revision petition, therefore legally restricted.

The case stems from a complaint filed by the ED. The court’s decision to seek the ED’s response indicates a willingness to consider the procedural irregularities alleged by Kejriwal’s legal team. The upcoming hearing will be crucial in determining the validity of the summons and the further course of the legal proceedings.