Delhi Law Min Jitender Tomar likely to move High Court against arrest [Updated]

In a move that will exacerbate the power struggle between the Delhi government and the Centre, Jitender Singh Tomar, the current Law Minister of Delhi was arrested this morning for presenting a fake law degree in his election affidavits..It remains unclear as to what exactly he has been arrested for. This report suggests that the AAP leader has been charged with a number of offences including cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. The Representation of People Act also provides for punishment in cases where the candidate provides false information..According to news reports and tweets, he will be produced before a Saket court this afternoon..At the same time, there is also a chance that Tomar will be moving the High Court today..Apparently, the arrest took place without any notice being issued to the Delhi government..The AAP cadre are up in arms against the arrest saying that it was “illegal and unconstitutional”..Tomar is already facing legal proceedings in relation to his educational qualifications. He had sought a stay on the proceedings initiated against him by the Bar Council of Delhi in the Delhi High Court, and is also facing a petition challenging his election..Last month, Tomar had filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court stating that he had completed his legal education from Bishwanath Singh Institute of Legal Studies College, Munger. Senior Advocate AS Chandiok appeared for Tomar in the high court. A team from the Delhi Police had gone to the university to verify the same and was required to submit a report..Update: The Metropolitan Magistrate at Saket remanded Tomar to police custody for four days. Senior Advocate HS Phoolka and other lawyers appeared for Tomar..Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.