In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy case, providing a sense of relief to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha election frenzy. Kejriwal, who had been in judicial custody since March 21 following an arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, will be released until June 1.
The Court highlighted the lengthy gap between the registration of the case in August 2022 and the arrest in March 2024, implying that the timing of the arrest should not impact the decision on bail. Despite objections citing evidence against Kejriwal and the election campaign, the Court emphasized the unique circumstances surrounding an elected official and the periodic nature of general elections.
Different types of bail provisions were discussed during the proceedings, shedding light on regular, anticipatory, interim, default, and medical bail categories. Kejriwal’s interim bail allows him to participate in election campaigning temporarily, with certain restrictions in place.
Kejriwal’s bail terms enable him to continue his election activities until June 1, with a requirement to surrender on June 2, just before the election results are announced. This decision has sparked interest in the legal intricacies of bail provisions and their implications.
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