ED is against additional legal visits to Kejriwal’s prison
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of Delhi filed a petition on Friday asking for permission to have more legal visits while he is incarcerated. The Enforcement Directorate vehemently objected, stating that Kejriwal cannot be granted special treatment only because he wants to administer the government from behind bars.
The court set aside the decision of Kejriwal’s request till Monday after hearing the argument.
The chief minister’s attorney informed the court that the politician was the subject of many ongoing legal issues and that a person needed more than one hour each week to comprehend and provide instructions.
“I am requesting the most fundamental legal right to meet with my counsel. Even though Sanjay Singh only had five or eight cases, he was given three meetings, according to the attorney.
Kejriwal prayed for five weekly visits with his attorney, but the ED objected, claiming it was against the prison handbook.
“Even according to the prison handbook, five authorized visits are not permitted. According to ED, a legitimate visit is normally only permitted once, and two visits are only permitted under certain circumstances, according to the investigative agency. The AAP leader was allegedly trying to rule his government from prison by requesting relief in court proceedings.
The investigative agency said that there is potential for additional uses for the legal meetings. It said, “It is being used for any other purpose than a legitimate visit, or mulaqat.”
The ED’s attorney informed the court that a person cannot be considered as an exception or given a privilege just because they want to manage the country from behind bars. He said that Kejriwal was misusing legal interviews for objectives other than advice.
From behind bars, the CM has provided guidance on several governance-related issues. The investigation agency said that his Aam Aadmi Party has declared he would lead the government from behind bars.
You have less rights if you are under legitimate judicial custody. The investigation agency said, “You don’t have absolute rights; they are curtailed in accordance with the jail manuals.” The defense attorney objected to the ED’s arguments.
People are not treated fairly, therefore you have to strike a balance. There are thirty cases pending against this individual. Is it possible to compare myself to someone who just has one case against them? stated the CM’s attorney.
