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:
Sep 13, 2024 11:22 (IST)
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.
Sep 13, 2024 11:01 (IST)
"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.
Sep 13, 2024 10:52 (IST)
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.
Sep 13, 2024 10:47 (IST)
BREAKING: Arvind Kejriwal Gets Bails
Supreme Court grants bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case.
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