In a recent development in the Delhi excise scam case, the Supreme Court has granted bail to Vijay Nair, the former media incharge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). This decision follows previous bail grants to other prominent AAP leaders, including Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia. Despite these developments, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail. The Court’s decision highlights concerns about prolonged detention without trial and emphasizes the principle that bail should be the rule rather than incarceration.
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- The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vijay Nair in the Delhi excise scam case.
- Nair was previously the media incharge for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
- The Court had previously granted bail to AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia.
- Kavitha, another individual involved in the case, has also been granted bail.
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail related to this case.
- Nair has been in custody for 23 months, raising concerns about prolonged detention.
- The Court highlighted that incarceration without trial should not be a form of punishment.
- The Court stressed that the universal rule is that bail should be the norm and jail should be the exception.
- The decision underscores the importance of commencing trials promptly to avoid undue punishment.
- This ruling may impact ongoing legal proceedings and the status of other accused individuals in the case.
