Kejriwal shifts to Type VII government bungalow in Delhi, cites High Court order

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced that he has shifted into a government-allotted residence in New Delhi with his family, stating that the accommodation was provided following a directive of the Delhi High Court. Sharing the update on social media, Kejriwal said the central government had allotted the house in compliance with court orders recognising his position within the party.

The residence allotted to him is a Type VII bungalow located in the Lodhi Estate area, one of the capital’s prominent government housing zones. Such bungalows are among the largest in the official accommodation hierarchy and are typically assigned to senior officials or leaders of recognised national parties. The allotment followed a prolonged legal process during which the issue of official housing for Kejriwal was raised before the court.

Kejriwal stated that he has now moved into the residence along with his family after the allotment was finalised. The development marks a shift in his residence arrangements after stepping down from the post of Delhi chief minister, during which he had earlier stayed at an official accommodation in Civil Lines and later in a government residence allotted to a party colleague.

In a parallel development, the Delhi High Court also took note of social media posts containing video recordings of court proceedings related to Kejriwal’s legal matters. A bench issued notices to several political leaders, including AAP members and others, over the alleged sharing of such recordings, emphasising that unauthorised publication of court proceedings violates established rules.

The court further sought responses from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, underlining concerns about the broader institutional implications of such actions. It observed that unchecked circulation of courtroom recordings could undermine judicial processes, and granted time for replies while listing the matter for further hearing.