Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skips 6th ED summons, labels notice 'illegal'

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, for the sixth time, abstained from appearing before the Enforcement Directorate (ED), terming the summons as "illegal" and asserting that he would await the court's decision on the matter, which is currently subjudice. Kejriwal has previously ignored ED summons on five occasions, particularly in connection to an alleged liquor scam, consistently dismissing them as politically motivated and challenging their legal validity. The AAP has affirmed the matter's presence in court, suggesting that instead of repeatedly sending summons, the ED should await the court's decision.

Arvind Kejriwal's refusal to comply with the sixth ED summons is part of a series of instances where he has contested the legality of the notices. The CM has consistently labeled the summons as "illegal" and politically motivated, refusing to participate in the investigation related to an alleged liquor scam.

Kejriwal's decision to await the court's order, citing the subjudice nature of the matter, follows a pattern of challenging the summons on various grounds, including governance-related responsibilities, party campaigns, Vipassana sessions, Rajya Sabha elections, Republic Day celebrations, and alleged ED non-disclosure and non-response. The ongoing legal battle regarding the validity of the ED summons is a focal point, with the AAP emphasizing the need for the ED to respect the court's decision rather than repeatedly issuing summons.