Delhi Excise policy case: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended till August 20

New Delhi: A court here on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till August 20 in connection with the liquor policy scam case.

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case concerning the Excise Policy matter. Delhi High Court stated that it cannot be said that the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was without justifiable reason. In the case, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has requested a short adjournment to address its plea for the cancellation of bail granted to CM Kejriwal.