Arrest Legality, Conditions: 10 key Takeaways From SC Order Granting CM Kejriwal Bail

On Friday, the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. This decision follows Kejriwal’s previous bail in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case. The court, led by a division bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, imposed several conditions on Kejriwal’s bail.

Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court Order

1. Kejriwal must avoid visiting the Chief Minister’s Office and the Delhi Secretariat while on bail.

2. He will refrain from signing official files unless necessary for clearance from the Lt Governor.

3. The Chief Minister is prohibited from making public comments on the ongoing case.

4. He must not interact with witnesses or access official files related to the case.

5. Kejriwal is required to attend all trial court hearings unless granted an exemption.

6. He must cooperate fully with the trial court to expedite the proceedings.

7. Justice Surya Kant dismissed Kejriwal’s challenge regarding the legality of his arrest, finding no merit in his claim about the CBI’s compliance with Section 41A CrPC.

8. Justice Kant noted that the CBI adhered to the intent and purpose of Section 41A CrPC.

9. He also affirmed that the trial court’s approval of the CBI’s interrogation request met the Section 41A requirements, making Kejriwal’s arrest permissible.

10. Justice Bhuyan raised questions about the timing and necessity of the arrest but did not influence the overall decision.

Earlier, the Rouse Avenue Court accepted Kejriwal’s bail bonds and ordered his release from Tihar Jail.

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