Updated On: 27 August, 2024 08:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in connection with his ED arrest by CBI in the excise policy case. However, he was arrested by CBI and remained in jail. CBI alleged that Kejriwal promised to give Rs 90 lakh to every candidate in 40 constituencies of Goa

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A Rouse Avenue court in Delhi extended Chief Minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal`s judicial custody until September 3 in connection with the excise policy case. The court also scheduled further hearings on whether to take cognisance of the supplementary charge sheet filed against Kejriwal and five others for the same date.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that funds received from the South Group were used for the Aam Aadmi Party`s (AAP) election campaign in Goa. It is further alleged that Kejriwal promised Rs 90 lakh to each candidate contesting in Goa`s 40 constituencies.