Arvind Kejriwal's bail, detailing the events surrounding his arrest, the allegations against him, his supporters, and the judicial proceedings.

By Palak Srivastava

Arvind Kejriwal Bail: All About His Arrest, Allegations, and Legal Battle

Introduction

The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, one of the most famous faces of the Aam Aadmi Party, was charged with allegations that generated unprecedented political and public discourse across India. While the reason for his arrest, the allegations leveled against him, the grounds of picking him up, and the resultant judicial proceedings which had led to his bail were yet to come as of now, the report has detailed the following.

How Kejriwal Ended Up in Jail

Kejriwal was arrested in the case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy, 2021-22, which he had announced for the privatization of the liquor trade in the national capital; it got mired in charges of corruption and malpractices. His close aide and Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, was arrested on similar charges on March 4, 2023, marking an escalation in the probe.

The arrest was carried out by the CBI subsequent to repeated questioning and investigation of the allegations. Indeed, Kejriwal's arrest was a landmark in the case process, having wide media coverage and related political debate.

Allegations Against Kejriwal

Big charge against Kejriwal was his complicity in the Delhi Excise Policy scam. The policy, according to the CBI, allows undue financial advantages to private liquor vendors against kickbacks. Kejriwal has been charged with larger conspiracy in tweaking the policy for personal gains and facilitating irregularities through his office.

The charges ranged from conspiracy, cheating, and fraud under the IPC to relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. According to CBI, Kejriwal was in the know of kickbacks and played his part in some decisions which have led to alleged corruption.

REASONS FOR KEJRIWAL'S ARREST

Kejriwal was arrested after several rounds of summons and questioning by the CBI. According to the investigating agency, they have enough evidence against Kejriwal's involvement in the scam, and thus, he was arrested to prevent him from influencing the witnesses or tampering with the evidence.

It is learnt that the decision of the CBI has been made on the basis of digital and documentary evidence, besides statements of other co-accused and witnesses. The arrest was necessary to carry out a free and fair investigation, which cannot be influenced by a person having vast political background.

Kejriwal gets solidarity

His arrest elicited wide support for Kejriwal from the rank and file in his party, political allies, and sections of the public. Political leaders within the Aam Aadmi Party have since come out into the public domain to condemn the arrest, terming it mere political vendetta by the ruling government at the Centre.

Several opposition leaders came out in defense of Kejriwal, including Congress and other regional parties, who termed the incident an attempt to stifle any dissension and bypass democratic processes. Protest demonstrations have been organized in different parts of Delhi and states where Kejriwal's supporters asked for his immediate release.

Scene Behind the Arrest

The arrest of Arvind Kejriwal came at a time when the political atmosphere was too charged up between the AAP government in Delhi and the Centre headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party over many such policies and governance-related matters. Delhi Excise Policy remained controversy-marred with BJP accusing AAP's government of corruption and abuse of power.

Many across the board view CBI's involvement in the case as an extension of the political battle between AAP and BJP. Kejriwal's arrest was seen to be a move that would weaken, more so with the approaching assembly elections in Delhi, the very positioning and credibility of the AAP.

Judicial Proceedings and Bail

Kejriwal's counsel filed a bail plea and contended that his client's arrest was with political malafide and that no substantial evidence existed for detaining him. The contention was that nothing concrete about his involvement in the alleged scam was brought forth by the CBI, and his arrest was only intended to defame him.

The Delhi High Court contemplated the bail application with arguments from both parties. After hearing the arguments of the parties and considering the evidence coupled with circumstances, the court found no requirement to keep Kejriwal under further detention; he was thus granted bail on August 15, 2024.

The court has laid down certain conditions in the bail, which included restrictions on his movement and cooperation to be provided with full effort to the investigation. The bail turned out to be a huge relief for Kejriwal and supporters alike, as it marked a temporary end to his legal troubles.

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The arrest and bail of Arvind Kejriwal is one of the prime topics in a series of political and legal battles going on in India. The allegations against him, the support extended toward him, and the judicial proceedings underline how complex governance and politics have become in this country. With investigations still on, the case will continue to be in the limelight, influencing political narratives and public opinion for months to come.

By PALAK SRIVASTAVA