Delhi Chief Minister

Gupta was attacked by the Rajkot resident, Khimji, during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her camp office in Civil Lines area of the city on August 20.

CM Rekha Gupta's security shifted to Delhi Police, second accused arrested in attack case: Report

On 20 August, Gupta was attacked by Rajeshbhai Khimji, a 41-year-old man from Rajkot, during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ session at her camp office.

Delhi court quashes summons to CM Atishi in defamation case

Special judge Vishal Gogne passed the order on an appeal filed by the AAP leader against an order of a magisterial court, which issued summons to Atishi on the complaint of Praveen Shankar Kapoor.

'I'll work like Bharat' Atishi takes charge of Delhi CM, praises Kejriwal, BJP calls it sycophancy

Atishi was sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister, praising Arvind Kejriwal for his dignity and morality in politics while accusing the BJP of attempting to tarnish his image. In a symbolic gesture, she placed an empty chair beside hers, representing Kejriwal’s ongoing influence. Atishi expressed hope that voters will reelect him in the upcoming Assembly elections. Her cabinet retained many existing portfolios, with Atishi overseeing crucial departments. The BJP criticized Atishi's gesture as disrespectful to the Constitution, with leaders accusing her of sycophancy and questioning Kejriwal’s leadership style.

Will AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita be the next Chief Minister of Delhi?

There are only five ministers in the Delhi Cabinet, with Gopal Rai being the senior-most, followed by Imran Hussain, Kailash Gehlot, Saurabh Bhardwaj and Atishi. The most important portfolios are with Kailash Gehlot, including Home, Law, Finance and Planning.

Delhi HC reserves order on Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest by CBI

The court will on July 29 hear a plea seeking regular bail for Kejriwal who was arrested by the CBI on June 26

Liquor policy case: Delhi HC to hear ED plea against Arvind Kejriwal's bail on July 15

The case was adjourned on the request of ED as they sought time to file a rejoinder to Kejriwal's response to the plea. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju appeared for ED and contended that they were served with Kejriwal's response late last evening and they would like to file a response to the same.

Excise Policy case: No relief for Kejriwal as HC seeks CBI's response on bail plea

I am asking for some interim relief, he is not some proclaimed offender or terrorist or flight risk, says Kejriwal's lawyer Singhvi.

Excise policy case: Delhi court sends Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12 on CBI's plea

The CBI had sought five-day custody of the Delhi CM on June 26 after it arrested him on the same day in the liquor policy case

Liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal accuses CBI of building false narrative through media leaks

Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the CBI, addresses court, denies blaming Manish Sisodia for the excise policy mess

Liquor policy case: Delhi court reserves verdict on CBI's plea seeking Kejriwal's custody

Kejriwal, arrested by CBI earlier in the day, addressed the court and accused the agency of trying to build a false narrative that he blamed Sisodia for the excise policy case

Delhi court defers hearing of Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea to June 14

The case will be heard on June 14 by a vacation judge, as the Rouse Avenue court closes for a summer break from June 8 to the end of the month

Delhi court denies interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal

Judge Kaveri Baweja, who passed the order, said "I have issued certain directions for his diagnostic tests to be conducted."

Delhi court to hear Kejriwal’s bail pleas on June 1, issues notice to ED

The Delhi CM has filed a plea for extending his interim bail by a week after the Supreme Court registry refused to list his plea a day earlier. The second plea seeks regular bail

SC reserves judgment in Kejriwal's plea against arrest, says he can move trial court for bail

The court on May 10 granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal to campaign for the Lok Sabha election. He has to surrender on June 2, a day after voting ends

Arvind Kejriwal case: Big relief for Delhi CM as SC grants interim bail till June 1

SC however denied his request to extend the period of interim bail till June 4 and noted that Kejriwal will surrender on June 2.

Interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal for elections will be discriminatory, ED tells SC

In a federal structure, no set of election is more significant than another. Therefore every politician at every level would argue that if he is not released on interim bail, he would suffer irreversible damage, says ED.

No relief for Kejriwal: SC puts off bail plea hearing; Delhi court extends judicial custody

SC bench says Kejriwal will only be granted relief subject to the condition that he will not discharge any official duties as it may have a “cascading effect”.

'We may consider interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal due to elections,' says SC

An SC bench, however, made it clear that they were not deciding anything finally and that they were only making this observation as the hearing of the liquor scam case may not get over soon.

Delhi excise policy case: SC questions ED over timing of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

Supreme Court bench says 'life and liberty are exceedingly important' while hearing Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the ED.

Delhi liquor scam: 'Why did you not move a bail plea', SC asks Arvind Kejriwal

Responding to this, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who appeared for the CM, stated that Kejriwal has chosen to challenge the validity of his arrest rather than pursuing a bail plea

What does law say about Kejriwal continuing as Delhi CM even after arrest?

The Representation of People Act, 1951, says that a lawmaker stands disqualified if he/she is convicted for an offence. However, since Kejriwal has not been convicted yet, there is no bar on him continuing as CM.

Delhi excise policy case: HC refuses to grant Arvind Kejriwal protection from arrest

"We are not inclined to pass such an order at this stage," Delhi HC said. The plea is now likely to come up for hearing on April 22 and the court has directed the ED to file a response.

SC asks trial court not to hear 'retweet' defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal

The court has however not issued notice in the appeal by Kejriwal as it noted that it would like to hear the case at length before passing any order. The case is now likely to come up for hearing on March 11.

Heavy rains batter north India: Landslides claim 4 more lives, 200 stranded in worst-hit HP

Local administrations, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are working to ensure the well-being of those affected, the Prime Minister’s Office said.