Delhi HC Rejects Plea To Remove Arvind Kejriwal As Delhi CM

The Delhi High Court, on March 28, refused to entertain a plea seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi. Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora dismissed the petition as the counsel for the petitioner failed to show any law which prohibited a person from occupying the position of Chief Minister once arrested.

The Bench orally observed that it was for the Executive to act in case of a constitutional failure and that there was nothing for the Court to interfere in it.

The petitioner had claimed that it would lead to failure of due process and justice if Arvind Kejriwal continued to remain in the post of chief minister. It was further alleged that Kejriwal continuing to be the chief minister would also lead to breakdown of constitutional machinery as per the Constitution of India. It was averred that a chief minister would not be able to complete his day to day tasks and discharge his activities.

The Rouse Avenue Court is slated to decide on the extension of remand of Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged excise liquor policy scam case.