We will consider hearing arguments on whether he should be released on interim bail," the court said. The top court told senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the CM, that it doesn't want Kejriwal to perform official duties if he is granted interim bail. Singhvi assured the bench that Kejriwal will not deal with any excise policy scam related files, if granted interim bail in the case. The ED opposed the top court's view on hearing on interim bail for Kejriwal and said the court may not create separate class for politicians. The case relates to alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the Delhi government's now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22.

Source: The Telegraph May 07, 2024 14:15 UTC