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

The Delhi High Court upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the alleged excise policy scam. The court found no malice in the CBI's actions and noted that key evidence was gathered post-arrest. The judgment emphasized Kejriwal’s influence over witnesses and justified the legal proceedings.

The Delhi High Court has upheld the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy scam, asserting that the CBI acted without malice. The court noted Kejriwal's significant influence over witnesses, which only came forward after his arrest.

The court highlighted that critical evidence was collected following Kejriwal's detention, justifying the CBI's actions. Additionally, the judgment pointed out Kejriwal's distinguished status and the necessity of his arrest to obtain witness testimonies.

Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest was dismissed, with the court noting that extensive investigations were carried out and proper sanctions obtained. The high court asserted that Kejriwal's influence over witnesses warranted thorough investigation.