In court, Arvind Kejriwal defended himself, highlighting the prolonged nature of the case without a conviction and questioning the grounds for his arrest despite limited mention in extensive documents. He also raised doubts about the alleged ₹100 crore scam, questioning the whereabouts of the money. Kejriwal accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of targeting AAP and running an extortion scheme. On the other hand, the ED countered, stating that Kejriwal, as a Chief Minister, is subject to the law like any ordinary citizen. They asserted strong evidence of Kejriwal soliciting a bribe and suggested a link between AAP's funds and illicit activities during elections, particularly in Goa. These contrasting narratives reveal a contentious legal battle with political undertones.