Why Arvind Kejriwal Might Remain in Tihar Jail Even If He Gets Bail from the Supreme Court Today.
On June 25, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and recorded his statements in connection with the ongoing case. According to reports, the CBI has received authorization to present Kejriwal before the trial court on June 26.
The Supreme Court will hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea today, June 26. Kejriwal is contesting the Delhi High Court’s decision to stay the bail previously granted by the trial court in the Delhi liquor policy case involving the Aam Aadmi Party leader.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating the case. Even if the top court grants Kejriwal bail, it does not guarantee his immediate release from Tihar Jail.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took a significant step on June 25 by interrogating Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and documenting his statements related to the case. Additionally, the CBI has received authorization to present Kejriwal before the trial court on June 26.
CBI Seeks Arvind Kejriwal's Custody
In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is reportedly preparing to arrest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and has requested his custody. According to sources cited by India Today, the CBI has filed an application with a special court seeking a production warrant for Kejriwal. The court has subsequently issued the warrant.
Kejriwal, who is currently in judicial custody related to an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case, will be presented before a trial court as requested by the CBI. This appearance is expected to occur before the scheduled Supreme Court hearing.
Given his existing judicial custody under the ED, any formal arrest by the CBI must be conducted in a court setting. If the CBI successfully secures his custody and proceeds with the arrest, Kejriwal will remain in Tihar jail, irrespective of whether the Supreme Court grants him bail today.
Arvind Kejriwal's Supreme Court Appeal
On June 20, a Delhi court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21. The court ordered his release on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh. However, the ED challenged this decision, prompting the Delhi High Court to step in.
The day after the bail was granted, the Delhi High Court put a hold on Kejriwal’s release and scheduled a hearing for June 25 to review the case further. In response to this delay, Kejriwal appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking an urgent order to overturn the High Court's stay on his bail.
The Supreme Court, however, declined to issue an immediate ruling and advised Kejriwal to wait for the High Court’s decision. On June 25, the High Court ruled that the trial court had not adequately specified the conditions for Kejriwal’s release under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the statute under which he was charged. This ruling effectively upheld the suspension of his bail.
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