Interim Bail Granted to Kejriwal in ED Probe; Judicial Custody in CBI Case Keeps Him in Jail

Arvind Kejriwal granted interim bail by Supreme Court in ED case, but remains in jail due to CBI custody.

In a significant development today, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted interim bail in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe related to the Delhi liquor policy case. However, he will remain in judicial custody due to an ongoing investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a separate case.

The Supreme Court is also set to deliver its judgment on Kejriwal’s plea challenging the legality of his arrest by the ED in the money laundering investigation. The verdict, expected later today, is eagerly awaited by both supporters and critics of Kejriwal and his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Kejriwal, represented by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argued before the Supreme Court that his arrest, which occurred shortly after the announcement of the General Elections on March 18, was driven by “extraneous considerations.” Kejriwal was detained by the ED on March 21 after allegedly ignoring nine summonses issued by the agency.

The Delhi chief minister approached the Supreme Court following an April 9 order by the Delhi High Court, which upheld his arrest. Kejriwal’s legal team contends that the arrest was not only unjustified but also politically motivated.

Despite the interim relief granted by the court in the ED case, Kejriwal remains behind bars due to his judicial custody in a related CBI investigation. The CBI is probing additional aspects of the Delhi liquor policy case, further complicating the legal challenges faced by the AAP leader.

The political ramifications of today’s Supreme Court verdict are substantial, potentially influencing the future trajectory of the Aam Aadmi Party and the political landscape in Delhi. The case has garnered extensive media attention, highlighting the contentious nature of the allegations and the legal battles ensnaring one of Delhi’s most prominent political figures.

As the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s decision, the focus remains on the judicial processes and their implications for Kejriwal’s political career and the integrity of the investigative agencies involved.

It’s Only an Interim Bail, Not Acquittal,’ Says BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was quick to respond to the Supreme Court’s decision to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. “This is a decision between the investigation agency and judiciary. Interim bail doesn’t mean that you are acquitted. Let the clear decision of the court come. But the people of Delhi know very well that Arvind Kejriwal has done corruption in the excise policy case,” said Virendra Sachdeva, BJP’s Delhi unit chief.

Up to Delhi CM to Decide if He Wants to Continue or Resign

The Supreme Court, while granting interim bail to Kejriwal, stated that it is up to him to decide if he wants to continue as Delhi Chief Minister.

AAP’s First Reaction After Delhi CM Gets Interim Bail

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision, tweeting “Satyamev Jayate” shortly after the announcement.

Kejriwal Gets Bail in ED Case, to Remain Jailed in CBI Case

Although the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) probe into the Delhi liquor policy case, he will remain in jail due to judicial custody in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case. The Supreme Court has also referred his plea against the ED arrest to a larger bench for further consideration.

‘If Arrest is Declared Illegal…,’ Says AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj

Delhi minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed hope that if Kejriwal’s arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is declared illegal, it would mark a significant milestone against the misuse of the law in the country. “Many people are waiting for this judgment, and we hope that it will strengthen the constitution of our country,” he stated.

Friday is an extremely important day for Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as the Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on a plea filed by the Delhi Chief Minister challenging the legality of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the agency’s money laundering investigation related to the larger Delhi liquor policy case.

The apex court reserved its verdict on May 17 after hearing arguments from Kejriwal’s senior advocate, Abhishek Manu Singhvi. Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, having skipped all nine summonses sent by the federal agency.

In his plea, Kejriwal argued that his arrest, which came three days after the announcement of the General Elections on March 18, was influenced by “extraneous considerations.” The Delhi Chief Minister challenged the April 9 order of the Delhi High Court that upheld his arrest.

The case has significant implications for both the AAP and the broader political landscape. The outcome of the Supreme Court’s judgment will likely impact the ongoing investigations and the political discourse surrounding the Delhi liquor policy case.