Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended in excise policy case
Arvind Kejriwal
NEW DELHI: (Web Desk) An Indian court has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till September 3, 2024 in the excise policy case.

Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi also listed further hearing on the arguments to take cognisance of the supplementary chargesheet filed against him and five others for cognizance for the date fixed, India media reported.

Money received from the South Group went for AAP s campaign in Goa elections, according to CBI. It is also alleged that Kejriwal promised to give Rs 90 lakh to every candidate in 40 constituencies of Goa.

The court listed the matter for September 3 for consideration of cognizance of the supplementary chargesheet filed against Arvind kejriwal, Durgesh Pathak, Vinod Chauhan, Ashish Mathur, Amit Arora and Sharath Reddy.

Special judge Kaveri Baweja was informed by Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) DP Singh that this is fourth and final chargesheet.He said Vijay Nair was hired by Kejriwal and was media manager and was in touch with the South Group.

"Money received from South group went for AAP s Goa election campaign. Kejriwal promised to give Rs 90 lakh to each candidate of 40 constituencies," he alleged.

He said AAP leader Durgesh Pathak was incharge of Goa election and alleged that money was transferred on his directions. Singh also referred to statements of AAP’s Goa candidates.Kejriwal appeared through video conferencing (VC) and left it with the permission of Court to have lunch on account of his low blood sugar.

Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in connection with his ED arrest by CBI in the excise policy case. However, he was arrested by CBI and remained in jail.