In another legal setback for the embattled Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, a court in the country has dismissed yet another petition seeking his removal from office while he remains in prison custody. The Delhi High Court rejected the petition on Thursday, marking the third such dismissal since Kejriwal's incarceration in connection with an excise corruption case.

The dismissal came in response to a public interest case filed by Vishnu Gupta, president of the organization Hindu Sena, seeking Kejriwal's ouster as Chief Minister. A bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan of the Delhi High Court delivered the ruling, asserting that the question of Kejriwal's tenure as Chief Minister falls within the realm of democracy to decide.

Kejriwal's legal troubles began on March 21 when the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search operation at his residence as part of an investigation into the excise case. Subsequently, he was arrested and remanded to ED custody before being transferred to Tihar Jail, where he is set to remain until April 15.

The Chief Minister has challenged his arrest by the ED, with the matter slated for a hearing before the Delhi High Court on Thursday. Kejriwal has decried his arrest as a political ploy orchestrated ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, though the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has refuted such claims.

Despite ongoing legal battles and mounting pressure, Kejriwal's future as Chief Minister remains uncertain, with the judiciary poised to weigh in on the contentious issue amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and legal maneuvering.

 

 

 

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