In his petition, Arvind Kejriwal contested the Enforcement Directorate’s arrest of him. The investigation agency was instructed to provide an answer by April 2 after the court denied the Delhi Chief Minister’s request for temporary respite.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was detained last week in connection with a liquor policy issue, and on Wednesday the Delhi High Court denied him temporary respite. The court noted that the Enforcement Directorate’s position must be heard before the orders may be issued.
A notice on the Delhi Chief Minister’s request for temporary relief was sent by the high court, which was considering Arvind Kejriwal’s case contesting his detention by the Enforcement Directorate. By April 2, the Enforcement Directorate is expected to provide their answer.
Arvind Kejriwal’s attorneys demanded both an expeditious hearing on the subject and the prompt release of their client, who is being held by the Enforcement Directorate till March 28.
But the Enforcement Directorate objected to the hearing taking place right away and asked for more time to respond to Arvind Kejriwal’s writ suit as well as the application. The Enforcement Directorate was represented by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, who stated that they required more time to respond to the plea after receiving a copy on Tuesday.
The High Court made the observation that providing Arvind Kejriwal with interim relief in this matter would be equivalent to providing him with ultimate relief.
The Supreme Court stated, “While hearing and deciding a case, the court is duty-bound to hear both sides fairly, keeping in mind the principles of natural justice.”
The Enforcement Directorate’s reply must be filed by April 2 in accordance with the court’s order, which states that the response is “essential and crucial” to the case’s resolution.
by,HHM