Arvind Kejriwal being welcomed at home by family members in Delhi.
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SC to pass order on Kejriwal's bail plea today
The Supreme Court will deliver its order on granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.
Delhi court extends Kejriwal's judicial custody till May 20
A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case related to the alleged excise scam till May 20.
This order came a day before Supreme Courts previous hearing where the apex court reserved its judgement on the Delhi CM's bail plea.
Arvind Kejriwal's legal team complains against ED's affidavit to SC registry
The legal team of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday raised objection to the affidavit filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposing his interim bail in the Supreme Court.
In a fresh affidavit filed in the top court to thwart the release of the embattled Aam Aadmi Party national convenor, the central probe agency said there were numerous examples where politicians contested elections while in judicial custody, and some even won, but were never granted interim bail for campaigning.
"It is relevant to note that the right to campaign for an election is neither a fundamental right nor a constitutional right and not even a legal right," the ED said.
Background of the case
Arvind Kejriwal's case pertains alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the Delhi government's now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22.
He was arrested by ED on March 21 for his alleged connection in the excise policy case and is currently in Tihar jail.
His main plea relates to the legality of his ED arrest and the interim bail plea comes secondary to it.
A Delhi court extended his judicial custody on Tuesday till May 21.
The apex court on Wednesday reserved judgement on Kejriwal's bail plea for today.
ED filed an affidavit in the top court on Thursday against Kejriwal's bail plea saying that there is no need for the Delhi CM to be out campaigning for Lok Sabha polls.
Matter to be taken up at 2 pm
SC grants interim bail to Delhi CM till June 1
The Supreme Court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case till June 1 on Friday, allowing him to campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, boosting the I.N.D.I.A. bloc of which he is a key leader.
He will surrender on June 2, says Justice Khanna
Justice Khanna further reiterated that it doesn't make a difference if for 21 days Kejriwal is 'here or there' and said that the Delhi CM must surrender on June 2.
21 days here or there should not make a difference.Justice Khanna
'Could not find any precedent', says ED as it opposes SC order
The central agency has opposed the Supreme Court order saying that they 'could not find any precedent on person being released for campaigning'.
Justice Khanna replied saying, "Let's not put it into a simple, straightjacket like that. We are passing the order."
SC likely to conclude arguments next week
Justice Khanna said that the apex court will try to conclude arguments next week and also 'try and pronounce the judgment if possible'.
SC refuses Kejriwal's counsel's request of granting bail till June 5
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi CM requested the court to grant him interim bail till June 5, until after the general election results are announce. The bench however, junked his request and said that 'campaigning stops 48 hours prior to the results'.
This order will boost the faith of people in democracy: Delhi Congress interim chief on Kejriwal
Welcoming Supreme Court's Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail order, Delhi Congress' interim chief Devender Yadav said that this move will boost people's faith in democracy.
"We have been saying that BJP and its leaders have caged establishments of democracy. Because of this, sitting CMs were sent to jail. I appreciate the Supreme Court's order of granting (interim) bail to Arvind Kejriwal. This will boost the faith of people in democracy", he said.
AAP workers celebrate as party supremo gets interim bail
AAP workers raise slogans in celebration outside party office, as Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets interim bail.
Congress welcomes SC order, hopes for relief for Hemant Soren
Congress leader Pawan Khera welcomed the Supreme Court order grating bail to Delhi CM.
"We welcome the intervention by the Supreme Court in granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal...We hope that the former chief minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren also gets due justice", the Congress leader said.
Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Khera said, "We also hope that the PM gets enough time after June 4 when he's is the former PM to introspect sitting in Sabarmati ashram at the kind of politics he has indulged into."
He should be removed from the CM post, Sanjay Nipuram reacts to SC order
Reacting to the top court order granting bail to the Delhi CM, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam said, "Instead of jail or bail, first he should be removed from the CM post. How can an accused run the government from jail?"
'Very happy...", Mamata Banerjee reacts to SC order
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said that she is 'very happy' that the Delhi has gotten interim bail.
In a post on 'X', Banerjee wrote that the order will be 'very helpful in the context of the current elections'.
'This is a stop on the dictatorship BJP started', AICC Delhi, Haryana in-charge welcomes SC order
AICC Delhi, Haryana in-charge Deepak Babaria welcomes apex court's order of granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal. Babaria further added that the saffron party attempted to block him from campaigning for elections and that it is BJP's policy to send the opposition behind bars.
"It is BJP's policy to send all Opposition leaders behind bars and stop them from campaigning for the elections in one way or the other. This is a stop on the dictatorship they had started...BJP is facing a crushing defeat across the country. This decision will strengthen the ecosystem", he said.
Big day not only for AAP, but for every Indian who loves democarcy: AAP leader Neel Garg on SC order
"This is a big day, not just for AAP and its workers, but also for every Indian who loves the nation, democracy and Constitution. Whenever there has been danger to democracy and the Constitution, the Supreme Court has made such decisions", said AAP leader Neel Garg on the apex court's decision of granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal till June 1.
(With PTI inputs)
'He is coming to end dictatorship': AAP reacts on X after SC grants interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal
'Triumph of truth, democracy, and Constitution': AAP minister Atishi reacts to SC's interim bail order on Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal shall not visit Chief Minister's Office and Delhi Secretariat, says SC while granting him interim bail
SC bars Kejriwal from commenting on his role in excise policy scam
Supreme Court directs Arvind Kejriwal not to make comments about his role in the money laundering case related to excise policy scam.
(With PTI inputs)
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'Big win against dictatorial regime': Opposition leaders hail Arvind Kejriwal's interim release from jail
Opposition leaders on Friday welcomed the interim bail given to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Supreme Court, saying the 'fight to save democracy' will now be with more intensity.
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