Mission Delhi ??? ED gets Lt Governor's sanction to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal

Citing a Supreme Court ruling, the ED had sought sanction for prosecution of former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The ED has obtained sanction from Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena for the prosecution of Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case.

The development comes weeks ahead of the crucial Delhi Assembly elections, where the AAP is aiming to secure a fourth term.  

The Supreme Court last month ruled that public servants cannot be prosecuted for money laundering without prior approval from the government, as required under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). 

Earlier, prosecution sanction was not needed for chargesheets (prosecution complaints) filed by the ED against public servants. 

It was mandated for other investigative agencies, like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and state police.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED and the CBI on March 21 and June 26, respectively, in the money laundering and corruption cases stemming from the alleged excise policy scam. 

He has been granted bail by the Supreme Court in both the cases.