The Supreme Court’s decision on Wednesday dealt a blow to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as his plea for a seven-day extension of interim bail was rejected. Initially granted interim bail by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta on May 10, Kejriwal was instructed to surrender to Tihar Jail on June 2. However, the SC registry refused to accept his application for an extension, stating that since Kejriwal was given the liberty to seek regular bail from the trial court, his plea for an extension of interim bail was not maintainable. This decision comes amid Kejriwal’s challenge to the validity of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a PMLA case linked to a liquor scam, with the SC having reserved its verdict on May 17.
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- Supreme Court rejects Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for a seven-day extension of interim bail.
- Initially granted interim bail until June 2, Kejriwal was instructed to surrender to Tihar Jail.
- SC registry refuses to accept Kejriwal’s application, citing his option to seek regular bail from the trial court.
- The plea for an extension of interim bail was deemed not maintainable by the SC.
- Kejriwal’s challenge to the validity of his arrest by the ED is pending verdict since May 17.
- SC’s decision compels Kejriwal to surrender to Tihar Jail as originally instructed.
- Kejriwal’s legal battle continues amid the ongoing PMLA case linked to a liquor scam.
- The rejection of the bail extension plea adds pressure on Kejriwal’s legal defense.
- SC’s stance highlights the procedural options available to Kejriwal within the legal framework.
- The verdict underscores the strict adherence to legal procedures in high-profile cases.
