The Supreme Court has denied interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest. The case, involving accusations of corruption and irregularities in the excise policy, will be heard on August 23.
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- Supreme Court refuses interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal in corruption case.
- Case relates to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy.
- Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to CBI.
- Kejriwal’s plea challenges Delhi High Court order upholding his arrest.
- Supreme Court schedules the next hearing for August 23.
- Delhi High Court previously ruled Kejriwal’s arrest as legal on August 5.
- Court noted no malice in CBI’s actions; concerns over witness influence.
- Excise policy was scrapped in 2022 following a probe order by the lieutenant governor.
- CBI and ED allege corruption in the formulation and execution of the excise policy.
- The case underscores potential undue favors to license holders in the modified policy.
