'Blood sugar fluctuating': Arvind Kejriwal seeks court permission to consult his doctor; ED to file response
PTC News Desk: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a court petition seeking permission to consult with his regular doctor via video conferencing. It is said that his blood sugar is fluctuating, and he wishes to see his regular doctor.
Special Judge Rakesh Syal directed ED to file a response to the application. The court scheduled the hearing for April 18.
Kejriwal's counsel told the court that his blood sugar level is fluctuating and has dropped to 46.
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In this case, counsel Vivek Jain argued that he should be able to see his doctor three times per week.
On the other hand, Special Public Prosecutor (ED) Simon Benjamin argued that there are facilities in the jail where he can be examined. He stated that he wants to file a reply to the application. Kejriwal's attorney questioned why ED is opposing him if he is taking care of his health.
Arvind Kejriwal is in judicial custody after being arrested by the ED in the Delhi Excise Policy case.
The Delhi Court on Monday extended Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody until 23 April in the money laundering case related to the now-scrapped liquor policy.
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- With inputs from agencies
