Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urgently sought an extension of his interim bail from the Supreme Court, citing the need for medical examinations, including a PET-CT scan. Represented by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Kejriwal’s plea before the Vacation Bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan emphasized the urgency of his medical condition as the current 20-day interim bail period is about to expire. Here are the key points regarding Kejriwal’s plea and the ongoing legal proceedings:
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- Arvind Kejriwal filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking a seven-day extension of his interim bail for medical examinations.
- The request was made citing the urgency of his deteriorating health condition and the need for medical tests, including a PET-CT scan.
- Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi represented Kejriwal before the Vacation Bench and urged for an urgent hearing.
- The Bench, led by Justice JK Maheshwari, suggested referring the application to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for appropriate orders.
- The Supreme Court had earlier granted interim bail to Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scam, until June 1, with directions to surrender on June 2.
- Kejriwal’s party, AAP, cited his deteriorating health since his arrest and highlighted the need for medical tests, requiring seven days.
- The apex court had reserved its verdict on Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest and remand by the federal anti-money laundering agency.
- Despite the reserved judgment, the court allowed Kejriwal to seek regular bail from the trial court.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved an application before a Delhi court seeking a 14-day extension of Kejriwal’s judicial custody after the expiry of the Supreme Court’s interim bail order on June 2.
- The Supreme Court, while reserving its verdict, clarified that its earlier order regarding Kejriwal’s release and surrender had set a clear timeline without making any exceptions.
