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Delhi CM Kejriwal again skips ED summons; Calls it 'illegal'
The AAP called the ED summons 'illegal' saying that the matter of the validity of the summons is now in the court. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday again skipped the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) summons for questioning in connection with an excise policy case linked to money laundering.
The AAP called the ED summons 'illegal' saying that the matter of the validity of the summons is now in the court.
"ED itself has gone to court. Instead of sending summons again and again, ED should wait for the court's decision," a party source said.
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On February 2, Kejriwal skipped the ED's summons for the fifth time in connection with the money laundering probe related to irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 case.
Kejriwal, on February 17, appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court via video conferencing following a complaint by the ED over his alleged non-compliance with its summons.
Kejriwal, while appearing virtually, informed the court that he wanted to join the court proceedings physically, but due to the confidence motion and budget sessions, he was unable to attend physically.
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Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra allowed the exemption plea moved by Kejriwal for Saturday and fixed March 16, 2024, for his physical appearance before the court. (with ANI inputs)