June 19th 2024.
In a recent development, it has been reported that the judicial custody of Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been extended till July 3 in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise policy scam. This decision was made by Vacation Judge Nyay Bindu, who is currently presiding over the case. While the arguments on his bail plea are still being heard, it has been decided that the CM will remain in judicial custody for a little while longer.
This decision comes after Special Judge Kaveri Baweja rejected Kejriwal's plea for interim bail on medical grounds, requesting a seven-day bail. However, Judge Bindu is also considering the CM's application to allow his wife Sunita Kejriwal to join his medical checkup via video conferencing. The CM has also requested that he and his team be given the opportunity to present their input during the board meeting.
It is worth mentioning that during the previous hearing, the court had ordered specific diagnostic tests for CM Kejriwal, who appeared via video conference from Tihar Jail. Representing the Enforcement Directorate, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Solicitor General SV Raju had argued that the bail plea was not maintainable. They also criticized CM Kejriwal's conduct, citing the "misuse" of interim bail for campaigning purposes.
On the other hand, Kejriwal's defence team, led by senior advocate N. Hariharan, had argued that the interim bail plea was necessary due to the CM's aggravated diabetes and other health issues. To recall, CM Kejriwal had surrendered himself to the Tihar Jail authorities on June 2, after his interim bail that was granted by the Supreme Court in view of the general elections, ended on June 1.
In conclusion, the judicial custody of Delhi's CM Arvind Kejriwal has been extended till July 3, while his bail plea is still being considered by the court. We will have to wait and see how the case unfolds and what decision is made in the coming days.
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