Show Necessity of The Arrest: Abhishek Manu Singhvi Questions ED

BY A STAFF REPORTER: After the Enforcement Directorate's strong allegations, Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday defended Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, asking the ED to show the necessity to arrest him. 

Moreover, Abhishek Manu Singhvi asserted that the power to arrest is not equivalent to the necessity to arrest. He further questioned why custodial interrogation against Kejriwal and money trail accusations is necessary. Moreover, he demanded material evidence to prove Kejriwal's involvement in the case. 

He further alleged that there was a sense of glee among ED sleuths as they arrested Delhi CM Kejriwal. Moreover, Singhvi also alleged that ED has been misused to unleash political vendetta. He also said that the approver has no credibility.

During the hearing at the Rouse Avenue Court, ED alleged money trail and cash transactions in the case. Moreover, it also alleged that four routes were used for transferring money. They further accused AAP MLAs of accepting huge amounts of bribes in cash. Furthermore, it alleged that Rs. 45 crores were transferred via Hawala to Goa. The ED further alleged that Kejriwal is the kingpin of the entire scam. 

Moreover, the ED also accused AAP leader Vijay Nair of closely working with the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the scam. Arvind Kejriwal also sought kickbacks from the south group and Nair acted as a middleman between both. 

The Enforcement Directorate has sought 10-day custody of Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal. Moreover, Abhishek Manu Singhvi is defending Arvind Kejriwal in the Trial Court. Section 144 has been imposed in the areas surrounding the Court.

Moreover, Kejriwal withdrew the plea as the hearing was clashing with his remand. However, Arvind Kejriwal will submit the plea to the Supreme Court later. 

Furthermore, the Delhi Police has detained several protesters including Delhi Ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj at ITO, New Delhi. 

Moreover, Atishi asserted that AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal will remain the Delhi CM after his arrest and run Delhi from the lockup. 

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal from his residence in connection with the Delhi Liquorgate case. He was arrested following search operations and Interrogations conducted by the ED at his residence on Thursday evening.