Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Delhi CM Kejriwal Amidst Money Laundering Probe
Desk Report, May 10, 2024: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until June 1. This decision comes amidst an ongoing money laundering case related to the liquor policy scam.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) took a firm stance against Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea, particularly amidst the fervor of the Lok Sabha Elections. The ED emphasized that engaging in poll campaigning does not constitute a fundamental, constitutional, or legal right.
Highlighting their position, the ED underscored, “The right to campaign for an election is not a fundamental right, constitutional right, or even a legal right. No political leader has ever been granted interim bail to campaign for elections even though he’s not contesting polls.”
Arvind Kejriwal had been apprehended by the financial probe agency on March 21 in connection with the aforementioned money laundering case, which is linked to the now-defunct Delhi excise policy. Earlier, on Tuesday, a Delhi court had extended Kejriwal’s judicial custody until May 20.
This decision by the Supreme Court offers a respite to Kejriwal amidst the legal proceedings, providing him with the opportunity to navigate his legal challenges while continuing his responsibilities as the Chief Minister of Delhi.
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