Arvind Kejriwal Granted Interim Bail

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court until June 1, allowing him to participate in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. This decision comes after Kejriwal was detained on March 21 due to allegations related to the Delhi liquor excise policy scam. He has been in Tihar Jail since his arrest.

The Supreme Court dismissed arguments concerning the duration of Kejriwal’s release, emphasizing that the 21-day bail period would not significantly impact the case. The judges, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta, specified that Kejriwal’s bail conditions would mirror those given to Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, also involved in the same case but released earlier on bail. This arrangement enables Kejriwal to engage in political activities, notably campaigning for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The AAP leader’s release was celebrated by his colleagues and supporters, including Sanjay Singh, who praised the Supreme Court’s decision on social media, highlighting the resilience of truth in the face of adversity. Opposition parties, including the Congress within the INDIA bloc, which includes AAP, have also welcomed the Supreme Court’s intervention, expressing hope for similar justice for other political figures facing legal challenges.

This interim bail will allow Kejriwal to be active during the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, after which he must surrender to prison authorities by June 2. The case against him, which involves accusations of kickbacks from the now-defunct liquor policy, continues to be a significant talking point as the elections proceed. Kejriwal and AAP deny the allegations, attributing them to political rivalry and false accusations by opposing parties.

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