AAP Moves Delhi High Court Over MLA Kuldeep Kumar's Detention, Urgent Hearing Granted

The Delhi High Court on Monday agreed to urgently hear a petition filed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the party alleged that its MLA Kuldeep Kumar had been picked up by Delhi Police and his whereabouts were unknown.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal raised the issue publicly, questioning where the legislator was and accusing authorities of detaining him without informing party leaders or family members.

High Court Takes Up Matter Urgently

The petition was mentioned before the Delhi High Court, which agreed to grant an urgent hearing in view of the allegations made by the party.

AAP sought the court's intervention, claiming that Kuldeep Kumar had been taken into custody and that information regarding his location had not been made available.

Kejriwal Questions Police Action

Arvind Kejriwal alleged that Delhi Police had picked up the MLA and demanded clarity about his status.

The party maintained that elected representatives cannot be detained without following due process and insisted that authorities disclose Kumar's whereabouts immediately.

Police Yet To Clarify Full Details

At the time of the hearing request, detailed information regarding the circumstances of the alleged detention had not been publicly clarified.

The court is expected to examine submissions from both sides and seek responses from the authorities regarding the allegations raised by AAP.

Political Row Intensifies

The development has triggered a fresh political confrontation between AAP and the authorities, with party leaders alleging misuse of investigative and policing powers.

The outcome of the High Court proceedings is expected to determine the immediate course of action and provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the MLA's detention