Chronology of Kejriwal's Excise Policy Money Laundering Case

This article outlines the sequence of events concerning the excise policy-linked money laundering case involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It details actions taken by the CBI and ED, court decisions, and Kejriwal's responses through various legal channels, culminating in a court's reserved decision on his interim bail plea.

In a detailed timeline, the excise policy-linked money laundering case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unfolds. Introduced in November 2021, the policy spurred various investigations and legal actions. July 2022 saw Lt. Governor VK Saxena recommending a CBI probe, leading to the CBI and ED registering cases in August. By September 2022, the Delhi government scrapped the policy amid the growing controversy.

The focus intensified in late 2023 as the ED issued several summonses to Kejriwal, accusing him of evading appearances. This culminated in a magisterial court issuing multiple summonses from February to March 2024. Despite Kejriwal's petitions for protection, the legal pressure mounted with the ED filing complaints and courts refusing to stall proceedings.

Kejriwal was eventually arrested on March 21, 2024, following the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant him protection. Despite his continuous legal battles, including appeals to the Supreme Court, the timeline showcases a series of legal hurdles he faced, leading up to the Supreme Court granting him interim bail till June 1, aimed at allowing him to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.