High Court's Decision: Political Parties Treated Like Companies in ED Case, AAP's Kejriwal Stays Jailed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:57pm on 09 Apr 2024,Tuesday Politics

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court upheld Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, stating that political parties, like companies, fall under the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This paves the way for the Enforcement Directorate to implicate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the liquor policy case. Kejriwal, termed the 'kingpin' by ED, will remain in Tihar Jail until April 15. AAP plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, denouncing the case as a political conspiracy. The court's decision marks a pivotal moment, blurring the lines between political entities and corporate structures in legal matters.

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