The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is poised to make a significant move by filing its first chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the ongoing investigation into the money laundering case linked to the now-defunct liquor policy. This development marks the first time that Kejriwal will be officially named as an accused in the case, signaling a critical juncture in the legal proceedings.
The timing of the ED's action is notable as it coincides with a scheduled Supreme Court hearing on interim bail for Kejriwal in the same liquor policy case. The chargesheet is expected to characterize Kejriwal as a 'kingpin' and a central figure in the alleged conspiracy surrounding the liquor policy, underscoring the gravity of the accusations against him.
The ED claims to have established a money trail directly linked to Kejriwal, adding weight to the allegations levied against him. The Supreme Court presided over by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has instructed the Additional Solicitor General representing the ED to be prepared with submissions during the hearing on Friday.
Kejriwal's attempts to secure relief from the Supreme Court earlier this week were unsuccessful, with the bench expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest if Kejriwal were to resume his official duties while on interim bail. Consequently, the court refrained from pronouncing an order granting him interim bail, leaving Kejriwal in detention at Delhi's Tihar Jail.
Kejriwal's arrest by the ED on March 21 in connection with the liquor policy case has triggered a flurry of legal proceedings, highlighting the intense scrutiny surrounding the matter. As the ED prepares to file its chargesheet, the case is poised to enter a critical phase, with implications that extend beyond the realm of legal proceedings to the broader political landscape.
