Delhi High Court Reviews Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail Plea in Excise Policy Case

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a bail plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal was arrested on June 26 in connection with the Excise Policy case.

Details of the Case

Justice Neena Bansal’s bench has asked the CBI to respond and scheduled a detailed hearing for July 17. Kejriwal’s plea argues that his arrest was illegal and lacked proper justification, especially since the investigation has been ongoing for two years.

Arguments Presented

Senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Vikram Chaudhari, and N Hariharan are representing Kejriwal, while advocate DP Singh is representing the CBI. The CBI claims that Kejriwal did not cooperate during the investigation and may influence witnesses.

CBI’s Allegations

The CBI alleges that Kejriwal evaded questions about the Excise Policy and meetings with liquor business stakeholders. They also claim he could influence witnesses and tamper with evidence.

Next Steps

The court has scheduled a detailed hearing for July 17 to further discuss the bail plea and the allegations against Kejriwal.