{"id":2267,"date":"2024-05-10T15:23:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T09:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2026-02-26T00:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:12:34","slug":"supreme-court-grants-interim-bail-to-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-in-excise-policy-case1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/supreme-court-grants-interim-bail-to-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-in-excise-policy-case1\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Excise Policy Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a significant development, the\u00a0Supreme Court<\/strong>\u00a0has granted\u00a0interim bail<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0excise policy case<\/strong>. The decision comes after weeks of legal proceedings and heated debates surrounding the rights of politicians to campaign during elections.<\/p>\n

The Supreme Court, while granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, also pointed out the Enforcement Directorate’s<\/a> delay in arresting the AAP chief. A bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, said that the central probe agency had registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in August 2022, but Mr. Kejriwal was arrested in March.<\/p>\n

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Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to\u00a0 Arvind Kejriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“For about one and a half years, he was there… The arrest could have been made afterward or before. 21 days here or there should not make any difference,” Justice Khanna said.<\/p>\n

Mr. Kejriwal had sought a release from jail to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.<\/p>\n

Mr. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate\u00a0(ED)<\/a> in a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. He is currently lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody.<\/p>\n

On May 7, the top court adjourned a hearing on Kejriwal’s bail plea after a day-long hearing. The bench said Kejriwal would be granted bail on the condition that he would not discharge any official duties as the CM, as it may have a \u201ccascading effect.\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The judges also said the situation was \u201cextraordinary\u201d since the Lok Sabha elections are a once-in-a-five-year event. \u201cWhile granting interim bail, we examine whether there will be any misuse or if the person is a hardened criminal. That is not the case here,” Justice Khanna said.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Kejriwal had moved the court against the Delhi High Court order that upheld his arrest. The high court said the material collected by ED showed the chief minister was actively involved in the use of proceeds of crime.<\/p>\n

Kejriwal’s AAP is a part of the\u00a0Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc. It\u00a0is contesting four of the seven seats in Delhi, with the Congress fighting the remaining three. Delhi will vote on May 25. In Punjab, where voting will be held on June 1, AAP, which is the ruling party, is contesting all 13 seats.<\/p>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was arrested by the\u00a0Enforcement Directorate (ED)<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0March 21, 2024<\/strong>, in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the excise policy, and Kejriwal\u2019s arrest raised questions about his right to campaign during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n

ED\u2019s Opposition<\/h2>\n

The ED had vehemently opposed granting interim bail to Kejriwal, arguing that any special concession to him would undermine the rule of law and equality. According to the ED, the right to campaign is neither a fundamental nor a constitutional right. They maintained that no political leader, even if not a contesting candidate, had been granted interim bail for campaigning.<\/p>\n

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The Enforcement Directorate has fiercely resisted giving Kejriwal provisional bail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Supreme Court\u2019s Verdict<\/h2>\n

A bench comprising\u00a0Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta<\/strong>\u00a0delivered the verdict, granting Kejriwal interim bail until\u00a0June 1<\/strong>. The court\u2019s decision allows Kejriwal to participate in election-related activities during this period. The ruling acknowledges the importance of political participation while balancing it against legal proceedings.<\/p>\n

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Political Implications<\/h2>\n

Kejriwal\u2019s bail has significant implications for the\u00a0Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP)<\/strong>\u00a0and the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Supporters of the AAP celebrated the court\u2019s decision, emphasizing the need for political leaders to engage with voters during campaigns.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

As the legal battle continues, Arvind Kejriwal\u2019s temporary release provides him with an opportunity to actively participate in the democratic process. However, the larger debate over the rights and responsibilities of politicians remains unresolved.<\/p>\n

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