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The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court remanded Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, to six days in the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody. 

The Bench of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja modified ED's plea from 10 days of remand to 6 days, after strong arguments from both parties. 

Kejriwal had earlier withdrawn his plea from the Supreme Court, challenging denial of his petition seeking an interim protection order before the Delhi High Court

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) asserted before the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court that Arvind Kejriwal played a central role as the "Kingpin" and "Key Conspirator" in the Excise Policy Scam and thus, a grant for custody was required. The ED's plea for custody of the CM was heard by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja. Kejriwal's arrest by the ED followed a late-night search at his residence after he was denied interim protection by the Delhi High Court.

According to the ED, the illicit funds generated through the manipulation of the policy were utilized to finance the Goa Elections. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General Raju, representing the ED, advocated for a 10-day remand of Kejriwal to delve deeper into the financial trail of the scam.

The ED contended that Kejriwal acted as an intermediary between various parties, including former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and AAP officer Vijay Nair, facilitating alleged irregularities in the implementation of the liquor policy. 

Case Title: Enforcement Directorate vs Arvind Kejriwal