National Desk, 12th July: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal secured a crucial legal victory as the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in connection with the money laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scam. The court’s decision came after Kejriwal had spent 90 days in incarceration.
Despite the bail, Kejriwal will remain in Tihar Jail due to a separate arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding corruption charges related to the same scandal. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, referred Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to a larger bench for further consideration.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court underscored that mere interrogation should not result in automatic arrest, highlighting the importance of fundamental rights. Justice Khanna emphasized, “Given the gravity of the situation and pending a decision from the larger bench, we direct the release of Arvind Kejriwal on interim bail.”
However, the court noted that the terms of interim bail could be subject to adjustments based on future proceedings before the larger bench. The justices acknowledged Kejriwal’s extended detention and affirmed his right to choose whether to continue in his elected position.
This legal development marks a critical juncture in Kejriwal’s legal battles, navigating complex issues of arrest, bail, and the constitutional rights of elected officials amidst ongoing investigations.
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