Delhi High Court Denies Interim Relief to Arvind Kejriwal, Next Hearing On April 3

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for interim relief following his arrest in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case was denied by the Delhi High Court on Wednesday. The court cited the need to hear arguments from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) before making any decisions. Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest prompted the court to issue a notice, with the ED instructed to respond by April 2.

Kejriwal’s legal representatives had urgently sought his release from ED custody until March 28, pressing for an immediate hearing. However, the probe agency requested time to respond to the petition served on Tuesday. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the ED, emphasized the need for time to address both the application and the writ petition.

The High Court underlined the importance of hearing from both sides before reaching a conclusion, asserting that granting interim relief to Kejriwal could essentially equate to granting final relief. The court emphasized the principles of natural justice and deemed the response from the Enforcement Directorate crucial in making a fair decision.

The ED has been directed to submit its reply by April 2, with the next hearing scheduled for April 3.