A Delhi court on Thursday extended till April 1, the custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently under the custody of the Enforcement Directorate over his alleged involvement in the Delhi Excise Policy scam case.
The order was passed by Special CBI Judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court.
Kejriwal was produced in the court by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after his six-day remand expired today.
Appearing for ED, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju argued that Kejriwal was giving evasive replies in custodial interrogation.
He said details were sought regarding financial statements, but the national convenor of the Aam Admi Party (AAP) was yet to furnish the details. The ED has, therefore, asked the concerned departments to provide the same. He alleged that Kejriwal was not cooperating deliberately.
The court then directed that the statements recorded in the last seven days be produced before it.
During the proceedings, Kejriwal addressed the court himself, which was objected to by the ASG.
ASG Raju said the Delhi Chief Minister wanted to play to the gallery by making submissions himself. If he did not trust his lawyers, he should discharge them. There was a procedure in the court, which has to be followed. There cannot be a separate procedure just because he was a CM.