Supreme Court Hearing on Arvind Kejriwal’s Challenge to Delhi High Court’s Stay on Bail: Live Updates
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order, which stayed the trial court’s grant of bail to him in the liquor policy case. The hearing will be conducted by a vacation bench consisting of Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti today.
Timeline and Key Events:
June 20, 2024:
- The trial court granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case, forming a prima facie opinion that he is not guilty.
June 21, 2024:
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) urgently petitioned the Delhi High Court to challenge the bail order.
- A single judge of the High Court heard extensive arguments from both sides on the same day and reserved the decision. The High Court also issued an interim stay on the trial court’s bail order pending the final decision.
June 23, 2024:
- Kejriwal filed a petition in the Supreme Court at 5:52 PM, seeking to overturn the High Court’s interim stay on his bail.
Current Proceedings:
Today, Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti of the Supreme Court will hear Kejriwal’s challenge against the Delhi High Court’s stay order. This hearing is crucial as it will determine whether Kejriwal will remain out on bail or be remanded back into custody pending further judicial review.
Background:
Arvind Kejriwal’s bail in the liquor policy case has been a contentious issue, with the trial court initially granting him relief, only for it to be challenged immediately by the ED. The High Court’s interim stay on the bail has prompted a swift appeal to the Supreme Court, highlighting the high stakes and rapid developments in this case.
Stay tuned for live updates from the Supreme Court hearing as this legal battle unfold
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