HC asks ED to submit note on CM passing orders from custody

THE Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit its note to the special judge dealing with the excise policy-linked money laundering case in which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested, on the issue of the Chief Minister passing orders while in custody.

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A bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora said the special judge is directed to pass an order, if required. It also clarified that it has not commented on the locus standi of the petitioner.

The court disposed of the PIL that sought directions to prevent Kejriwal from issuing orders in his capacity as the Chief Minister while in ED custody, contending that it was against the legal framework. "This court directs ED to bring its contents/note to the notice of the said judge who is directed to pass an order in accordance with law, if required,' the bench said.