[Swati Maliwal Assault Case] Delhi Court Rejects The CM Arvind Kejriwal's Aide, Bibhav Kumar's Bail Plea

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Judge Ekta Gauba Mann stated ” I find no merit in the present bail application,” the judge concluded while dismissing the plea.

[Swati Maliwal Assault case] Delhi Court Rejects the CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar's Bail Plea — [Swati Maliwal Assault case] Delhi Court Rejects the CM Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar’s Bail Plea

New Delhi: On 7th June: A Delhi sessions court dismissed the bail application of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar, on Friday, citing concerns that he might influence witnesses if released.

Kumar is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on May 13 at the Chief Minister’s official residence.

This was Kumar’s second attempt to secure bail. Judge Ekta Gauba Mann stated,

“The investigation is at an initial stage, and the victim fears for her safety and her family’s security due to continuous threats. There is a significant apprehension that the accused, Bibhav Kumar, would influence the witnesses if released.”

“Therefore, I find no merit in the present bail application,” the judge concluded while dismissing the plea.

Kumar was placed in 14-day judicial custody on May 31.

Additionally, the Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on the maintainability of Kumar’s plea challenging his arrest.

Kumar was arrested on May 18 and was subsequently sent to police custody for five days. A magisterial court noted that his anticipatory bail plea had become irrelevant following his arrest.

An FIR against Kumar was registered on May 16 under several Indian Penal Code provisions, including criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.

Swati Maliwal, a prominent figure within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), took a step by lodging a First Information Report (FIR) against Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The allegations she brought forward have sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Maliwal’s account paints a disturbing picture, alleging that she was subjected to a series of violent acts by Kumar.

According to Maliwal’s testimony, the incident was marked by a series of violent acts. She alleged that Kumar subjected her to “at least seven to eight” slaps while she “continued screaming” in distress. Furthermore, she recounted being “brutally dragged” and “kicked” in sensitive areas like her “chest, stomach, and pelvis.” These disclosures have incited outrage and calls for accountability within political spheres.

Atishi, another AAP leader, raised doubts about Maliwal’s account, accusing her of “lying” and insinuating a conspiracy orchestrated by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). These counter-allegations further complicate an already convoluted situation, highlighting the contentious nature of political rivalries.

Adding another layer to the controversy, Bibhav Kumar responded by filing a written complaint against Swati Maliwal. In his complaint, Kumar refuted the allegations leveled against him and instead placed the blame on Maliwal for “creating an incorrect narrative.”

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