Chronology of Events in Delhi Excise Policy Case
Explore the intricate details of the Delhi excise policy case with our comprehensive chronology of events. From the initial developments to the latest updates, we provide a detailed timeline of key milestones and significant moments in this legal saga. Join us as we delve into the complexities of the case, analyzing the implications and exploring the broader context surrounding the issue. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of this important legal matter.
Chronology of events in Delhi excise policy case
A Delhi court recently reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail plea in a money laundering case associated with the excise policy.
November 2021:
The Delhi government introduces a new excise policy.
July 2022:
Lt Governor VK Saxena recommends a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the policy.
August 2022:
CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) register cases regarding alleged irregularities.
September 2022:
The Delhi government scraps the excise policy.
October 30, 2023:
ED sends the first summons to Kejriwal in the money laundering case, asking for appearance on November 2.
December 2023:
ED issues two more summonses to Kejriwal for questioning on December 21 and January 3.
January 2024:
Two additional summonses are sent to Kejriwal by ED for January 18 and February 2.
February 3:
ED files a complaint against Kejriwal before a magisterial court for skipping summonses.
February 7:
The magisterial court summons Kejriwal based on ED's complaint.
February:
ED issues summonses for Kejriwal's appearance on February 19 and March 4.
March 7:
The magisterial court issues summons to Kejriwal on a fresh complaint by ED for evading summonses.
March 15:
The sessions court refuses to stay proceedings against Kejriwal for skipping summonses.
March 16:
The magisterial court grants bail to Kejriwal in ED's complaints against him for skipping summonses after he appears before it.
March 21:
Delhi High Court refuses to grant protection from arrest to Kejriwal on his petition challenging summonses issued to him. ED arrests Kejriwal shortly after.
March 23:
Kejriwal moves Delhi High Court challenging his arrest by ED and the trial court order remanding him in the agency's custody.
April 9:
High Court dismisses Kejriwal's petition against arrest by ED.
April 10:
Kejriwal moves Supreme Court challenging High Court order upholding his arrest by ED.
April 15:
Supreme Court seeks response from ED by April 24 on Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest.
April 24:
ED informs Supreme Court that Kejriwal led the investigating officer through his conduct to form the satisfaction that he is guilty of money laundering.
April 27:
Kejriwal tells Supreme Court that his "illegal arrest" constitutes an unprecedented assault on the tenets of democracy.
April 29:
Supreme Court questions non-appearance of Kejriwal before ED despite repeated summonses for recording of statements.
May 3:
Supreme Court says it may consider granting interim bail to Kejriwal in view of ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
May 8:
Supreme Court announces it will pronounce the order on interim bail to Kejriwal on May 10.
May 10:
Supreme Court grants interim bail to Kejriwal till June 1 to campaign in Lok Sabha elections, with the condition to surrender and go back to jail on June 2.
May 30:
Kejriwal moves Delhi court seeking interim bail.
June 1:
Court reserves order on Kejriwal's interim bail plea for June 5.
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