Updates for today:
- Supreme Court Decision: Kejriwal's request for temporary bail is scheduled to be the subject of the Supreme Court's decision today (Item no.50).
- Chargesheet Filing: The ED is probably going to file a chargesheet against Kejriwal in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision.
- Justice Khanna said stated ;
''we are passing an interim order...giving him interim bail till 1st June''
adding,
''On 2nd, he will surrender.''
The Bench grants interim bail until June 1st, with surrender set for June 2nd
- Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta expressed his inability to find a precedent for releasing someone for campaigning purposes, stating:
''I could not find any precedent on person being released for campaigning''
- However, Justice Khanna indicated that the decision should not be constrained by rigid rules and that they are proceeding with passing the order regardless of the lack of a clear precedent.
''Let's not put it into a simple, straightjacket like that. We are passing the order''
This verdict brings relief to Arvind Kejriwal and his party, AAP as they head into the General Elections 2024 with Delhities exercising their voting rights on May 25th 2024. He will likely be in jail on result day ie. June 4th 2024.
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) Chargesheet: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to appear in court for the first time, tagged as the "kingpin" of the Delhi liquor policy scandal.
- Arrest and Custody: Kejriwal was taken into custody on March 21 and is currently residing in Tihar Jail. The ED claims that during his incarceration, he was evasive and uncooperative.
For more,read: Arvind Kejriwal Delhi CM Arrested By ED
- Charges: According to the Enforcement Department, Kejriwal asked alcohol vendors for bribes and concealed evidence by refusing to give passwords for electronic gadgets.
- Defence: Kejriwal refutes all accusations, claiming that there is no evidence linking AAP funding to the liquor legislation. His legal team calls the ED's actions arrogant and capricious.
- Political Repercussions: Kejriwal's request for temporary bail is expected to be decided by the Supreme Court today. Even if bail were to be granted, Kejriwal would not be able to fulfil his official duties as Chief Minister.
- Legal Team's Reaction: Kejriwal's legal team has expressed doubts regarding the ED's affidavit's validity and its timing in relation to the ultimate ruling.
for more on this: Delhi CM Kejriwal's Interim Bail Hearing Ends, No Bail Order From Supreme Court
- Extension of Judicial Custody: Kejriwal's judicial custody has been granted by a Delhi court until May 20.
for more on this: Delhi Court Remands Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal To ED Custody Till March 28
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