Headline
The Supreme Court of India Grants Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Excise Policy CBI Case.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India has given bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case of alleged corruption in the Delhi excise policy. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, both differing on the legality of his CBI arrest, gave the bail order.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Arvind Kejriwal vs. Central Bureau of Investigation
- Name of Judges: Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
- Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest originated from the 2021-2022 on corruption allegations Delhi excise policy.
- Arvind kejriwal was granted bail after fulfilling the “triple test.”
Legal Insights
Justice Surya Kant upheld the legality of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI ) arrest, citing procedural compliance, while Justice Ujjsl Bhuyan condemned the timing, tagging it unnecessary and targeted.
Impact
This Supreme Court’s decision on the ongoing scrutiny over political arrests and the role of investigative agencies.
Why It Matters
It highlights the debate over the use of arrest powers and the independence of investigative bodies like the CBI.
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