Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to be heard by the Supreme Court on April 15. This follows the recent dismissal of his plea by the Delhi High Court, a decision that has heightened public interest in the unfolding legal saga.

The Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Kejriwal is slated for consideration before the bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta. At the heart of the matter is Kejriwal's contention that the ED's actions against him lack substantial legal grounds. The Delhi High Court's previous ruling, which denied his plea and affirmed ED's stance, emphasized the material evidence provided by ED, including statements from approvers and allegations of financial impropriety during election campaigns.

In a significant turn during the Delhi High Court proceedings, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma read a compelling excerpt from the case, alleging Kejriwal's involvement in the formulation of excise policies and the misuse of funds acquired through illicit means. This excerpt highlights the gravity of the accusations against Kejriwal, positioning him not only as a political figure but also as an alleged key player in financial irregularities.

Central to the legal discourse is Section 70 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which penalizes offenses by companies and their key personnel. The application of this section in Kejriwal's case underscores the seriousness with which authorities are approaching the allegations against him.

Kejriwal's legal team has vehemently challenged these assertions, particularly contesting the reliability of statements from disputed approvers and the procedural aspects of evidence collection. However, the courts have so far upheld the ED's contentions, leading to Kejriwal's arrest on March 21 after the denial of interim protection.

The legal battle has seen a series of courtroom maneuvers, including Kejriwal's initial petition to the Supreme Court on the night of his arrest, which was later withdrawn. Subsequent remand hearings and judicial custody extensions have kept the case in the public eye, shedding light on the complexities of prosecuting high-profile individuals under anti-money laundering laws.

Parallel to these legal battles, public interest litigations have been filed seeking Kejriwal's removal from his position as Delhi Chief Minister, adding a political dimension to the legal drama.