AAP Moves SC for Hearing In Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest by ED

India News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to begin the scientific investigation of Bhojshala on Friday (22 March) following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order.

In a letter written to Indore and Dhar authorities, Additional Director General (ADG) of ASI, Prof Alok Tripathi requested to provide safe access to the site to conduct the survey.

Further, Supreme Court has decided to review a public interest litigation (PIL) on Thursday, which questions the tradition of political parties offering freebies during elections. This development coincides with the nation's preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections commencing on April 19. 

The PIL advocates for the Election Commission to utilize its power to freeze election symbols and rescind the registration of parties involved in such activities.

India News Updates: 

• Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday evening. AAP has moved Supreme Court for a night hearing in Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest by ED. 
• AAP workers protesting outside the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence have been arrested by the police. 
• Enforcement Directorate team reached Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning. Presently, Rapid Action Force (RAF) is present outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. 

• After Enforcement Directorate reached Arvnd Kejriwal's residence, AAP leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said that the central government is using all its clout to finish off a small party (AAP) that has just arrived. He added, “I am saying again that they can arrest Arvind Kejriwal, but not his idea and mindset. The more you show atrocities against him, the more his (Arvind Kejriwal) idea will spread all across the colony.”

• Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society approaches the Supreme Court against the Madhya Pradesh High Court order directing the Archeological Survey of India to conduct a survey in the disputed site/monument namely "Bhojshala and Kamal Maula Masjid".
•  After Delhi High Court refuses interim protection from coercive action from ED to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy case, ED reaches Arvind Kejriwal's doorstep in Delhi. 
• Republican Party of India (A) and MoS Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale met with an accident at Wai, Satara. According to an eyewitness his car hit a container after the container took a sudden brake. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident. 
• In its fight against organized drug cartels on an International level as a part of “Operation Garuda”, CBI, acting on input received through Interpol and with the assistance of the Customs Department Vishakapatnam, detained a shipping Container at Visakhapatnam Port that was suspected to have narcotics drugs mixed with around 25000 KG inactive dried yeast. The entire consignment has been seized and a case has been registered. 

• After Delhi High Court refuses interim protection from coercive action from ED to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy case, AAP Minister Atishi said it is a big victory for the Aam Admi Party (AAP) that High Court did not dismiss the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's application. After ED's protest, HC has not set aside Kejriwal's plea, she said in a press conference. “Kejriwal ji is being targeted because he is standing strong against Modiji. Atishi asked ED that what has its recovered in its raids in the excise policy case against Arvind Kejriwal,” she added.

•  BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday said that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal through his actions is proving that he has something to hide in the liquor scam that he himself is the kingpin. 

• Delhi High Court refuses interim protection from coercive action at this stage to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy case. Kejriwal had filed an application seeking interim relief in his plea challenging ED summons.
• Hearing underway in Delhi High Court on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking no coercive action against him. 

• Congress leader Anand Sharma wrote to the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge. The letter reads, "...In my considered view, a Caste Census cannot be a panacea nor a solution for the unemployment and prevailing inequalities.." The letter also reads, "...In my humble opinion, this will be misconstrued as disrespecting the legacy of Indira ji and Rajiv ji..."
• ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) survey of Bhojshala in Dhar to begin tomorrow, 22nd March, after the order of High Court, Madhya Pradesh at Indore.
• Budaun Double Murder Case: Second accused in the matter, Javed was arrested by Police from Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) last night. In a video, sourced to Police, he is heard saying, "...I ran straight to Delhi and from there I have to come to Bareilly to surrender. I have received phone calls from people about what my brother did..."
• In the aftermath of Kolkata building collapse, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari filed an RTI and said, “As a responsible Leader of the Opposition, I have initiated the process of data compilation regarding the process of sanctioning building plans, rejection of the same, issuing of completion certificates, identification and demolition of illegal buildings etc.”  
• ED raids are underway at former AIADMK Minister C Vijayabaskar's residence at Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. 
• A two-storey building on Thursday collapsed in Kabir Nagar, Welcome killing two and critically injuring one person, an official said.
• Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal moves a fresh plea in the Delhi High Court, seeking no coercive action against him. Division bench led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait will hear the matter today morning.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bhutan visit has been postponed "due to ongoing inclement weather conditions over Paro airport", the foreign office said today.