Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Supreme Court has referred the case to a larger bench due to its legal complexities. Despite the interim relief, Kejriwal remains in jail due to a separate arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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- Interim Bail Granted: Supreme Court grants interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the ED case.
- Case Referred to Larger Bench: The case is sent to a three-judge bench for further examination.
- Continued Incarceration: Kejriwal remains in jail due to a separate CBI arrest.
- 90 Days in Jail: Supreme Court notes that Kejriwal has been in jail for over 90 days.
- Elected Leader: The Court highlights Kejriwal’s status as an elected leader.
- Life Rights Consideration: Supreme Court emphasizes the right to life in its decision.
- Section 19 PMLA Scrutiny: Court reviews provisions of Section 19 of the PMLA.
- Arrest Necessity Examined: The necessity of arrest under Section 19 is scrutinized.
- Immediate Release Ordered: Supreme Court orders Kejriwal’s immediate release under interim bail.
- Pending High Court Hearing: The CBI arrest case will be heard in the High Court on July 17, determining Kejriwal’s release from jail.
