A Delhi court has directed the registration of an FIR against Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Chief Minister of Delhi, over allegations of misusing public funds. The case revolves around accusations that Kejriwal and other AAP leaders used taxpayer money to install large hoardings in Delhi’s Dwarka area back in 2019. These hoardings were reportedly political advertisements, which critics argue were not a legitimate use of public funds.
The complaint was initially dismissed in 2022 by a metropolitan magistrate, but a sessions court later overturned this decision, instructing a fresh review of the case. Following this, the Rouse Avenue Court ordered the Delhi Police to file an FIR under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which allows courts to direct investigations into cognizable offenses. The police have been given a deadline to submit a compliance report by March 18, 2025.
This development adds to the legal challenges faced by Kejriwal, who is already out on bail in a separate case related to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam. The court’s decision has sparked fresh controversy and is seen as a setback for the AAP leader and his party.
