"Constitutional Post No Ground For Bail": Probe Agency In Arvind Kejriwal Case
Summay - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail order in the Delhi Liquor Policy corruption case was paused by the Delhi High Court after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenged it. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain stated the bail stay would remain until the court reviewed the case records over two to three days. Kejriwal, who had secured bail on a ₹1 lakh bond, was set to be released from Tihar Jail. The case's complexity underscores ongoing legal challenges for Kejriwal.
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faced a significant setback hours before his scheduled release from Tihar Jail when the Delhi High Court paused his bail order in a corruption case related to the Delhi Liquor Policy. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenged his bail in a new petition, leading to this development. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, heading a vacation bench, stated that the operation of the bail order would remain stayed until the court pronounced its decision. The court reserved the order for two to three days to review the entire case records.
The ED sought an urgent hearing for its petition challenging the trial court’s bail order before a bench comprising Justices Sudhir Kumar Jain and Ravinder Dudeja. The high court ruled that the trial court’s order would not be implemented until the high court heard the ED’s petition.
Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, had initially secured bail on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh with conditions on Thursday. This was a relief for Kejriwal, who had been arrested on March 21 in connection with the case. Prior to this, the Supreme Court had granted him interim bail to allow him to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, following which he returned to jail on June 2.
The corruption case centers around the Delhi Liquor Policy, which has been under intense scrutiny and has led to multiple arrests and legal battles. The ED’s involvement and subsequent petition indicate the severity and high-profile nature of the case.
The pause on Kejriwal’s bail underscores the ongoing legal challenges he faces, despite the temporary relief granted by the trial court. The high court’s decision to stay the bail order until further review highlights the complexities involved in the case and the ED's determination to challenge the trial court's decision. The upcoming pronouncement by the Delhi High Court will be crucial in determining Kejriwal's immediate future and the progress of the case against him.
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