Arvind Kejriwal Bail Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Minister walked out of Tihar jail on Friday after the Supreme Court granted bail to the AAP national convenor in connection with the excise policy case.
The court set bail at Rs 10 lakhs and imposed a condition that Kejriwal must not make any public comments regarding the case.
The decision was made by a bench led by Justice Surya Kant, which also included Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. During the hearing, Justice Bhuyan raised concerns about the timing of Kejriwal’s arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), questioning why it occurred when he was close to being granted bail. He described the CBI’s actions as potentially aimed at frustrating the bail process.
Justice Bhuyan stressed the legal principle that an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, stating that bail should be the norm and imprisonment the exception. He rebuked the CBI for arguing against bail solely based on Kejriwal’s evasive responses during questioning.
Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 as part of an investigation into alleged corruption related to the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22. The Delhi High Court had previously upheld his arrest, but the Supreme Court’s ruling today allowed him to be released while the case continues.
Emotions ran high as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal returned to his residence on Civil Lines Road after being released from Tihar jail on Friday night.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, visibly elated with the return of their chief, joined his family in a heartfelt welcome.
His parents and wife, Sunita Kejriwal, greeted him with Aarti and garlands, marking a joyous reunion.
झूठ और षड्यंत्र को हराकर, आज फिर सच विजयी हो गया….
दिल्ली के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री बड़े भाई श्री @ArvindKejriwal जी को झारखण्डी जोहार!
— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) September 13, 2024
Truth prevails over politics!Glad to see @ArvindKejriwal ji walk out and ready to fight for democracy and the Constitution again.
There are coward gaddaars who betray their own and run away, and on the other side there are those like Arvind ji who choose to fight for the…
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The Congress’ Delhi chief Devender Yadav on Friday said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s conditional bail in the excise policy case was a “legal procedure”.
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Kejriwal in the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) corruption case related to the alleged excise policy scam, saying his prolonged incarceration amounted to “unjust deprivation of liberty”.
The apex court granting relief to the chief minister with stringent conditions makes it clear that the court has not acquitted him, though AAP has been celebrating the bails to Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh as if they have been absolved of all corruption charges, Yadav alleged.
(With PTI inputs)
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has arrived at his residence after holding a roadshow near Chandgiram Akhara in Civil Lines. Hi mother welcomed him.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has arrived at his residence after holding a roadshow near Chandgiram Akhara in Civil Lines. He was released from Tihar jail today after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the Delhi excise policy case.
AAP workers have gathered near Chandgiram Akhara, where Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to visit after getting released from Tihar jail. Earlier in the day, Supreme Court granted him bail in the Delhi excise policy case.
Firecrackers were burst by AAP workers outside the Tihar jail after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was released from Tihar jail.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walked out of Tihar jail on Friday after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the liquor policy scam case. AAP leaders and workers gathered outside Tihar jail to welcome the Delhi CM.
Read full ArticleAfter coming out of jail, the AAP national convenor said, “My power and spirits have become 100% stronger. I hope god keeps on showing me the way to serve the country.” He also stated that prison bars could not keep his spirits low and he would “keep on fighting with anti-national elements throughout my life”.
On Supreme Court granting bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, “There was no basis in the complaints filed against Arvind Kejriwal. That’s why the court granted him bail…This proves that the complaints filed against him were a conspiracy.”
On Supreme Court granting bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi said, “AAP should not rush to celebrate it. He (Arvind Kejriwal) has not got bail on the basis of his case but as a civil right. The trial will start soon. He has not been acquitted of the charges of corruption…”
Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who was granted bail by the Supreme Court earlier in the day in the liquor policy scam case, has left for Tihar jail.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AAP leader Manish Sisodia shared sweets to celebrate the bail granted to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s bail, AAP MP Raghav Chadha said, “This is a huge verdict. Arvind Kejriwal is going to return after a long struggle of 6 months. The last 6 months have been very challenging for AAP family, Kejriwal family and the whole of the INDIA Alliance. Finally, justice won and the SC has given a verdict in the favour of Arvind Kejriwal… The AAP will be strengthened by his release. He will lead the election campaign in Haryana…”
On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s bail, Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said, “Everyone is excited. All the party leaders and workers are going to the party office. They will go to the jail at 4 pm, receive Arvind Kejriwal there and then go to the CM’s house…”
(With ANI inputs)
On bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, “An accused is coming out on bail…He committed a crime towards Delhi. But the Court says that as a CM, he cannot sign a file or can’t go to the office…Roads are damaged in Delhi, water is contaminated, there is tanker mafia…He is not ashamed. If you can’t do anything, resign and give chance to someone else. They have troubled Delhi so much, how much more will it be?”