In a significant development in the Delhi liquor scam case, Special Judge MK Nagpal, who was hearing the matter, has been transferred. Judge Kaveri Baweja will now take over the proceedings of the case. The transfer moves Special Judge MK Nagpal to the Tis Hazari Court. This case has attracted significant attention due to the involvement of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leaders, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) naming them as accused. Notably, former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh are currently incarcerated in connection with this scandal.
Delhi CM Kejriwal Approaches High Court
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, under scrutiny in the excise policy scam, has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the summons issued by the ED. The agency has issued a total of nine summons to Kejriwal so far. In his petition, Kejriwal has declared all the summons sent by the ED as illegal. The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on Wednesday, March 20th.
Nine Summons Issued to CM Kejriwal
The ED has been persistent in its investigation, sending a total of nine summons to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The first summons was issued on November 2nd, followed by subsequent notices that have all been contested by Kejriwal and other AAP leaders as unlawful. The ED is seeking to question Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise policy scam, which has led to significant political and legal ramifications.
