Delhi High Court Upholds Kejriwal’s Arrest in Excise Policy Scam

The Delhi High Court upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest and granted him liberty to approach the trial court for bail relief. Kejriwal was arrested on June 26.

The Delhi High Court on Monday upheld the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam, delivering a significant setback to the AAP leader.

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed Kejriwal's plea challenging the arrest, asserting it was justified. The high court also disposed of Kejriwal's bail plea, advising him to seek relief from the trial court.

Kejriwal was apprehended by the CBI on June 26, while in prison custody for a related money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Supreme Court later granted him interim bail in the money laundering case on July 12.

(With inputs from agencies.)