Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court.
Bail comes with conditions and a fine of Rs 10 lakh.
Supreme Court benchJustice Suryakant and Justice Ujjwal Bhuiyan delivered the verdict.
The court raised concerns over the timing of Kejriwal’s arrest but approved the bail.
Supreme Court Verdict : CM Arvind Kejriwal Granted Bail by Supreme Court Conditions
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court on September 13, 2024, with certain conditions imposed on him. The bench, consisting of Justice Suryakant and Justice Ujjwal Bhuiyan, decided on the matter after reserving the judgment on September 5, 2024.
Quotes from the Judges:
Justice Suryakantemphasized:
“Keeping Kejriwal in jail despite getting bail in the ED case would be a mockery of justice. The power of arrest should be used thoughtfully.”
He further added that:
“Kejriwal fulfills the three conditions for granting bail, and we order his release accordingly.”
Conditions imposed during the ED case continue to apply.
Justice Suryakant acknowledged that the CBI’s investigation was necessary but reiterated that the arrest was lawful. On the other hand, Justice Ujjwal Bhuiyan raised concerns over the CBI’s actions, questioning:
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As soon as Kejriwal gets bail in the ED case, CBI becomes active. The investigating agency should avoid any impression of bias.”
“An accused is coming out on bail. The roads in Delhi are in poor condition, and there’s no clean water. If you can’t perform, step down and let someone else lead.”
AAP Leader Manish Sisodia's Statement:
AAP leader Manish Sisodia expressed his happiness:
“It’s a victory for us. BJP’s plans have failed. The Supreme Court has clearly said that the CBI is acting like a ‘caged parrot’.”
Kejriwal's wife distributed laddus outside the house and said that the BJP's plan had failed.
Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Arvind Kejriwal, distributed sweets outside their house, celebrating the decision of the Supreme Court. She said: “The BJP’s plan has failed. Their only goal is to put opposition leaders in jail and cling to power.”
Conclusion:
About CM Arvind Kejriwal Granted Bail by Supreme Court Conditions
With the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail, the Delhi CM is set to return to his responsibilities. However, the imposed conditions will continue to restrict his actions, while political reactions from both the ruling and opposition parties indicate that the legal and political drama surrounding Kejriwal is far from over.
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