Arvind Kejriwal's CM post threatened again, fresh PIL moved in Delhi High Court

Posted on:
Key Points

As Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal remains in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate, a fresh PIL against him threatened his chief minister post once again..

The Hindu Sena on Friday filed a petition against Kejriwal in the Delhi High Court, seeking his removal from the Delhi CM post.s)..

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL that was seeking direction for the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Chief Minister of NCT Delhi..

The fresh PIL, moved by Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta, stated that the Constitution did not visualise a situation where, in the event of arrest, the Chief Minister could run his government either from judicial custody or from police custody..

Therefore, the makers of the Indian Constitution have carefully made provisions in Article 163 & 164 to the effect of the Council or Minister with the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the Governor to exercise or his function except discretionary functions or the Governor under the Constitution, the plea said.. Read more: Swati Maliwal replies to 'missing' speculations, sends 'coming soon' message..

You might be interested in

Dedicated to country regardless of whether in jail or out: Kejriwal

22, Mar, 24

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal made the comment in response to a question while he was being produced in the Rouse Avenue Court | Latest News India

‘Kejriwal ko Ashirwad’: Wife Sunita announces WhatsApp campaign for jailed CM

29, Mar, 24

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita in a video message on Friday announced a WhatsApp campaign ‘Kejriwal ko Aashirwad’ | Latest News India

Arvind Kejriwal's ED remand ends today; CBI likely to seek Delhi CM's custody in Liquor Policy probe

28, Mar, 24

After the ED, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to seek Kejriwal’s custody in connection with the probe. Sunita Kejriwal, Arvind Kejriwal's wife, has said that the Delhi CM will reveal in the court where the money from the ‘so-called’ liquor scam is

Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Will Delhi CM get immediate relief in liquor case? High court hearing today

27, Mar, 24

Delhi liquor case: Arvind Kejriwal's petition is listed for hearing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma at 10.30am. | Latest News India

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal skips 6th ED summons, AAP explains why

19, Feb, 24

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before the Enforcement Directorate. AAP said the ED summons is "illegal" | Latest News India

Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal reads out Delhi CM's message for AAP MLAs: ‘Just because I am in jail…’

04, Apr, 24

Sunita Kejriwal read out jailed Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's message. | Latest News India

ED moves Delhi court against Arvind Kejriwal for not complying with summons

03, Feb, 24

India News: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not complying with the summons in the Delhi liquor policy money laundering case. Find out more about the case and the court proceedings.

Arvind Kejriwal to appear in court as Enforcement Directorate custody ends today

01, Apr, 24

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be presented before the Rouse Avenue Court in the national capital at 11.30 am today.

PIL moved in Delhi HC to restrain Kejriwal from issuing any order while in custody

27, Mar, 24

Same petitioner has filed another PIL in Delhi HC to remove Kejriwal from CM's post.

If MLAs are jailed, we will hold our cabinet meets at Tihar, says AAP

07, Nov, 23

The Delhi government is prepared to run from Tihar jail if Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is arrested, said Delhi cabinet ministers.  | Latest News Delhi