In the excise policy case, the Supreme Court granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal temporary release until June 1st, highlighting the significance of elections in a democratic society.
The Supreme Court on Friday granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal temporary bail until June 1 in the excise policy case, a move that could have a major impact on the current general elections and the political climate in Delhi. The court rejected the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) argument that allowing Kejriwal to campaign for political purposes would amount to giving politicians preferential treatment and emphasized the value of elections in democracies.
While noting that despite the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief being charged with serious money laundering, he has not been found guilty, has no criminal history, and poses no threat to society, a bench of justices led by Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta adopted a “holistic and libertarian view.”
At 6:55 p.m. on Friday, Kejriwal emerged from Tihar jail and stated, “I want to thank all of you.” Numerous millions of people across prayed for me. I would like to express my gratitude to the Supreme Court for allowing me to be here with you. I just have one suggestion for all of you: let’s work together to prevent dictatorship from taking over the nation. With everything I have, I am fighting and demonstrating against dictatorship. However, the 140 crore people must struggle against tyranny.
The bench stated that this year’s Lok Sabha elections are the most crucial and noteworthy event of the year, adding that these elections provide a democracy’s “vis viva” (vital energy). Underscoring that the particulars of the case and the surrounding circumstances required an all-encompassing approach, it continued, “Given the prodigious importance, we reject the argument raised on behalf of the prosecution (ED) that grant of interim bail/release on this account would be giving premium of placing the politicians in a benefic position compared to ordinary citizens of this country.”
Kejriwal bail conditions
Kejriwal’s release on bond prohibits him from going to the Delhi Secretariat or the Chief Minister’s office. In order to be released from Tihar jail, where he is now being held, he has been ordered to provide bail bonds of Rs 50,000 with one guarantee of the same amount. Judges Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta of the Supreme Court announced that Kejriwal must turn himself in and return to custody on June 2.
Senior attorney Abhishek Singhvi argued on behalf of Kejriwal, but the court rejected his request to extend the temporary bail till June 5. The seven-phase elections conclude on June 1; vote counting is set for June 4.
The bench noted that the ED’s Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) was registered in August 2022 while the chief minister was arrested on March 21 of this year, and that granting Kejriwal interim bail for 21 days would not significantly impact the situation.
“Kejriwal spent a year and a half in the field. The bench informed ED that although he could have been detained sooner or later, nothing of the sort occurred.
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Who is Delhi CM now?
The AAP convenor and chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, boldly said on Saturday that the BJP would not win power on June 4. He emphasized that the rise of the INDIA bloc will determine the country’s future and said that if they do, things will change dramatically.
What is the tenure of Delhi CM?
The chief minister of India is chosen by the president on the lieutenant governor’s recommendation. The chief minister’s council of ministers is accountable to the assembly as a whole. The chief minister’s term is set for five years with no term limitations, provided that the assembly has invested its faith in the individual.
What is the address of Delhi CM?
Chief Minister Sh. Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Secretariat, Third Floor, A-Wing, NEW DELHI-110001.
Why was Kejriwal released?
On Friday, May 10, Arvind Kejriwal, who has been detained in Tihar jail pending an investigation into the Delhi Excise policy case, was given temporary release. Bail was given to him in order for him to run in the Lok Sabha elections.
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