Terming the ED summons as unconstitutional, Kejriwal skips it 6th time
On Monday, for the 6th time, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons in connection with the alleged excise policy scam.
Earlier, the ED on January 31, had issued a summons to Kejriwal, and he was told to appear before it on February 2. That was the fifth summons issued to the AAP Convenor.
The financial probe agency’s complaint alleged that Kejriwal intentionally did not want to obey the summons and kept on giving “lame excuses.”
“If a high-ranking public functionary like him disobeyed the law, it would set a wrong example for the common man, i.e., the Aam Aadmi,” the agency had said.
According to sources, he has termed the summons unconstitutional even as currently the validity of appearing before the ED is under the scrutiny of the court.
“Interestingly, the ED has taken the initiative to bring this matter to court themselves. Rather than persistently issuing summons, it is suggested that the ED await the court’s decision, thus allowing due legal process to unfold,” said the AAP sources.
After ED moved the Delhi court against non-compliance of summons on February 17, Kejriwal appeared before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra of Rouse Avenue Court through video conferencing and told the court that due to the ongoing budget session, he could not physically appear before the court.
The court adjourned the matter to be heard on March 16 after Kejriwal moved an application for exemption from personal appearance.
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra had taken cognizance of the complaint on February 7.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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Will ever blue sky fall ?
Lord Shiva got fed up with Shukracharya reviving dead Rakshasas to the chagrin of Indra & finally gulped him !! Will such day come in India ??
Very nice development. Keep avoiding till day of Qayamat !!
Indian Judiciary at work delivering justice.