The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged liquor policy scam case. He had been in jail for nearly six months without a trial. This decision comes after the chief minister was briefly granted bail two months ago before the Lok Sabha elections.
Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail After Six Months in Jail
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, jailed for his alleged involvement in the liquor policy scam, can now leave prison. The Aam Aadmi Party leader had spent close to six months behind bars. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed the case against him, and now with the Supreme Court’s decision, Kejriwal has secured bail.
Dos and Don’ts for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
As part of the conditional bail granted by the Supreme Court, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal must follow specific guidelines:
Dos for Arvind Kejriwal
- Attend All Hearings: Kejriwal is required to be present for all trial court hearings unless explicitly exempted from personal attendance.
- Comply with Court Orders: He must fully adhere to all legal obligations and conditions set by the court.
Don’ts for Arvind Kejriwal
- No Public Comments on Case: Kejriwal is prohibited from making any public statements about the ongoing case, given the sensitivity of the public narrative.
- No Visits to CM Office or Secretariat: The Delhi CM cannot visit the Chief Minister’s office or the Delhi Secretariat while on bail.
AAP Leaders Celebrate Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail
Senior AAP leader, Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi were seen celebrating the Supreme Court’s verdict on granting bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Legal Arguments in Supreme Court
In the final hearing last week, senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi represented Arvind Kejriwal. He argued that Arvind Kejriwal had already met the ‘triple test’ legal requirement for bail. Singhvi highlighted that the same court had granted him bail earlier in the ED case. However, the CBI disagreed, stating they had strong evidence against the Delhi CM. Much of their case relied on statements from former accused individuals, now testifying against Arvind Kejriwal in exchange for lesser sentences.
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