Delhi Court Extends Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Custody in Liquor Policy Case
New Delhi: On Wednesday, the Rouse Avenue Court extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until September 25 in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. Kejriwal appeared before the court via video conferencing from Tihar Jail as his previous custody term expired.
During the brief hearing, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) assured the court it would provide both the soft and hard copies of the charge sheet to the accused. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja issued a production warrant for Kejriwal following the filing of the charge sheet by the CBI last week.
The Supreme Court is yet to deliver its verdict on Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and seeking bail. On September 5, Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan reserved their decision after hearing arguments from senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, and Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju for the CBI.
Singhvi argued that Kejriwal, having been previously left unarrested for two years, should meet the criteria for bail, asserting he is not a flight risk and cannot tamper with evidence. Conversely, ASG Raju contended that Kejriwal’s release could lead to witnesses becoming “hostile” and argued that bail should not be granted until the trial court reviews the case.
The CBI opposed Kejriwal’s bail plea, alleging that his arrest and the subsequent legal challenges are being used for political sensationalism. The Supreme Court had previously granted Kejriwal interim bail in a money laundering case, but his release was obstructed by the CBI’s arrest.
As the legal proceedings continue, the focus remains on whether Kejriwal will be granted bail and the implications for the ongoing investigation into the alleged corruption case.
