Arvind Kejriwal Bail Hearing Live Updates: The Aam Aadmi Party leader can now leave jail
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been jailed for the last six months in the alleged liquor policy scam. Two months ago, the chief minister was granted bail for a few days ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections.
The Aam Aadmi Party leader can now leave jail - after nearly six months in prison without a trial - after having secured bail in a case filed by the Enforcement Directorate.
Last week, in the final hearing before the court withdrew to decide, Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Mr Kejriwal, pointed out his client had already satisfied the 'triple test' legal principle for bail, since the same court had given him bail in the ED case. The CBI, on the other hand, has repeatedly pointed to what it believes is a mountain of evidence against Mr Kejriwal, most of which is drawn from testimony of 'approvers', i.e., former accused who have been pardoned, or will receive lesser sentences, for testifying against him.
Here are the LIVE updates in Arvind Kejriwal's bail petition:
"Not A Big Achievement": BJP Leader Attacks Arvind Kejriwal Over Bail Order"The order of the honourable Supreme Court has made it clear that the arrest and charges against Kejriwal are valid; getting conditional bail is not a big achievement, he will be tried and punished soon. Kejriwal should remember that because of his corruption and scam policies, he has now joined the list of Chief Ministers like Ms Jayalalitha, Lalu Yadav, Madhu Koda who also got bail and will soon be sentenced and will again go to jail. When Kejriwal cannot discharge the responsibilities of the Chief Minister as per the conditions, then why does he want to continue in this post; he should resign immediately," Delhi BJP leader Virendraa Sachdeva said in a post on X.
"Bail Waala CM": BJP Hits Out At Arvind Kejriwal After Bail Order"Bail waala CM": BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia, in a press conference today, says Arvind Kejriwal should have resigned as the chief minister.
Sunita Kejriwal's First Reaction To Husband's Bail: "Wishing The Soonest Release""Congratulations to AAP family! Kudos for staying strong. Wishing also the soonest release of our other leader," Sunita Kejriwal said.
Supreme Court's "Caged Parrot" Remark To CBI While Granting Arvind Kejriwal Bail
"CBI must dispel notion it's a caged parrot," says Supreme Court while granting Arvind Kejriwal bail.
"Welcome Back Arvind Kejriwal, We Missed You": AAP Leader Raghav Chadha
"Welcome back Arvind Kejriwal, we missed you! Truth can be troubled but not defeated! Finally, the Honourable Supreme Court has given its decision to release Delhi's son Arvind Kejriwal from the shackles of jail. Thanks to Honorable Supreme Court!" AAP leader Raghav Chadha said on X.
"Satyamev Jayate": AAP Minister Atishi's Post On OX After Arvind Kejriwal Gets Bail"Satyamev Jayate. Truth can be troubled, but not defeated," Atishi said.
"Truth Has Won": Manish Sisodia's Post For Arvind Kejriwal After Court Grants Bail"Today once again truth has won in the fight against lies and conspiracies. I once again pay my tribute to the thinking and foresight of Baba Saheb Ambedkar ji, who 75 years ago had strengthened the common man against any future dictator," he said in a post on X.
Arrest Not Illegal, Bail Is Issue Of Liberty: Supreme Court
"Petitioner's arrest does not suffer from illegality. The issue is of liberty which is integral to sensitized judicial process. Prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty," Justice Kant said.
BREAKING: Arvind Kejriwal Gets Bails
Supreme Court grants bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case.
Supreme Court's Three Questions Over Arvind Kejriwal's ArrestJustice Kant: Based on arguments, we have framed three questions.
1. Was Arvind Kejriwal's arrest was illegal?
2. Should he be allowed regular bail?
3. Was filing of chargesheet of such nature that he has to only go to trial court?
Hearing Begins In Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Petition In Supreme CourtA bench of Justices Suryakant and Ujjal Bhuiyan bench is delivering the decision. Both judges will read out their respective decisions.