SC grants interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Liquor Policy money laundering case.

New Delhi, July 12, 2024 – In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the high-profile liquor policy scam case. The decision, announced today, comes after Kejriwal’s prolonged detention of 90 days.

The liquor policy case involves allegations of corruption and financial irregularities in the formulation and implementation of Delhi’s liquor policy. Despite the relief, Kejriwal remains in Tihar Jail due to a separate arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a related corruption case. The Supreme Court has referred Kejriwal’s plea against the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) arrest to a larger bench, emphasizing the need for thorough judicial scrutiny.

Background and Case Details

The allegations against Kejriwal stem from the Delhi government’s liquor policy, which aimed to streamline the sale and distribution of liquor in the national capital. The policy soon attracted controversy, with claims of corruption and malpractice emerging. Kejriwal, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was subsequently arrested, leading to a series of legal challenges and appeals.

Supreme Court’s Decision

The Supreme Court’s decision to grant interim bail was influenced by the length of Kejriwal’s incarceration and the circumstances of the case. However, due to his arrest by the CBI, Kejriwal will remain in custody, underscoring the ongoing complexity of the legal proceedings against him.

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