May 28th 2024.
In a recent development, it has been stated by the Supreme Court that the Chief Justice of India will be responsible for deciding whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for an extension of his interim bail by seven days will be urgently listed. This plea was submitted by Kejriwal to undergo necessary medical tests, as the verdict in the main case has already been reserved. The court has also refused to list the interim plea on its own and has asked senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who is representing Kejriwal, why it was not mentioned earlier when one of the judges of the main bench, Justice Dipankar Datta, was present during a vacation bench hearing last week.
Singhvi clarified that the prescription for the medical tests was given only two days ago and hence, it could not be mentioned during the last week's vacation bench hearing where Justice Datta was present. The senior lawyer also stated that he does not mind if the plea is listed virtually before the same bench. The vacation bench consisting of Justices Khanna and Datta had previously granted interim bail to Kejriwal until June 1, and the verdict on the main petition has been reserved. Therefore, the bench believes that it would be more appropriate to place the plea for an extension of time before the Chief Justice for appropriate orders.
On May 26, Kejriwal filed a plea seeking an extension of his interim bail by seven days, stating that he needed to undergo several medical tests, including a PET-CT scan, due to his sudden and unexplained weight loss and high ketone levels. These symptoms could be indicative of serious health issues such as kidney problems, cardiac ailments, and even cancer. The fresh plea also mentioned that Kejriwal will surrender to the jail authorities on June 9 instead of the previously scheduled date of June 2.
The top court had granted 21-day interim bail to Kejriwal on May 10, allowing him to campaign for the Lok Sabha polls. It had also directed him to surrender on June 2, one day after the last phase of the seven-phase poll. Kejriwal's plea stated that during his previous incarceration from March 21 to May 10, he faced various health complications, which were also partly caused by the negligence and careless behavior of the jail authorities. He has lost around six to seven kilograms of weight and has not been able to regain it even after his release and resuming his previous lifestyle.
The plea further mentioned that recent test reports confirmed that Kejriwal has developed high blood glucose and ketone levels, which could indicate kidney damage and other serious health issues. A senior physician from a private hospital visited Kejriwal's residence and recommended a series of tests, including a whole-body PET-CT scan and a Holter Monitor Test, which would require him to wear a monitor for a few days to monitor his heart functioning. These tests are essential to identify any potential health issues and prevent further deterioration of his health.
The plea highlighted that sudden and unexplained weight loss, along with high ketone levels, could be signs of various health problems, including life-threatening ones. Therefore, it is crucial for Kejriwal to undergo these tests for early detection and treatment. The court had previously released him for campaigning purposes, but he was not allowed to visit his office or sign official files without the consent of the lieutenant governor. The case pertains to corruption and money laundering charges related to the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22, which has since been scrapped.
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