Court Extends Arvind Kejriwal's Judicial Custody Until August 27 Chief Minister faces allegations linked to excise policy corruption as legal battles intensifyA Delhi court has granted an extension of judicial custody for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until August 27, amid serious allegations involving the alleged excise policy scam. Despite being granted bail temporarily by the trial court, the High Court stayed this bail, thereby complicaining Kejriwal's legal situation. While the state has closely monitored Kejriwal's movement, the High Court remarked on the existing evidence and noted potential risks associated with his influence over witnesses involved. On August 27, as court proceedings will address the supplementary chargesheet, Kejriwal's hopes for bail hang delicately, backed by strategic legal arguments from his team. This extension signifies more than judicial proceedings; it reflects the turbulent nature of Indian politics interwoven with judicial oversight.

Source: The Hindu November 13, 2024 11:25 UTC