A Delhi court Today (June 22nd) extended till July 6 the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar. Kumar is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on May 13 at the chief minister’s official residence.
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NEW DELHI: A court in Delhi on Saturday extended the judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, until July 6. Kumar is accused of assaulting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Swati Maliwal on May 13 at the Chief Minister’s official residence.
Kumar was produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Gaurav Goyal via video conferencing, where the decision to extend his judicial custody was made. Kumar has been in custody since his arrest on May 18.
The incident led to an FIR being registered against Kumar on May 16 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including those pertaining to criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.
Following his arrest on May 18, Kumar was initially sent to police custody for five days. The magisterial court noted that his anticipatory bail plea had become infructuous due to his arrest. Subsequently, on May 24, he was placed in judicial custody for four days. After this period, he was remanded back into police custody for an additional three days.
The charges against Kumar are serious and include allegations of using criminal force with the intent to disrobe and attempting to commit culpable homicide. These accusations have led to significant legal proceedings and extended periods of custody as the investigation continues.
The legal proceedings have drawn considerable attention due to the involvement of high-profile individuals within the AAP and the serious nature of the charges. The case’s development will be closely monitored as further hearings and potential legal actions unfold.
As the investigation progresses, the court’s decisions regarding custody and bail will play a crucial role in determining the next steps for both the prosecution and the defense. The extended judicial custody indicates the court’s recognition of the gravity of the charges and the need for thorough investigation and legal scrutiny.
In summary, the judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar, accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal, has been extended until July 6. This extension reflects the ongoing nature of the investigation and the serious legal charges brought against Kumar. The case continues to be a focal point of legal and public interest as it unfolds in the coming weeks.
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