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The Delhi High Court Today (August 2nd) rejected the plea filed by Bibhav Kumar challenging his arrest in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police on May 18; his bail plea has been rejected by the High Court and the trial court.
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The Supreme Court today strongly criticized Delhi Chief Minister’s aide Bibhav Kumar over assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal, calling his actions shocking and likening them to a “goon” entering the Chief Minister’s residence. The court highlighted the inappropriateness of such behavior and questioned Kumar’s lack of remorse. Despite his bail plea, the court expressed dismay over the incident and Kumar’s attitude.
A Delhi court on Tuesday (July 30th) took cognisance of a Delhi Police charge sheet filed against chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar in connection with the alleged assault of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) parliamentarian Swati Maliwal, and extended his judicial custody till August 24, the next date of hearing.
The Calcutta High Court ordered an interim stay on the investigation into 47 FIRs against BJP workers in West Bengal. The court directed the state government to address claims of malafide intentions behind the FIRs, stating that the preliminary investigation should have concluded by now, making further police probe unnecessary at this stage. The petitioners allege political motivation and seek the quashing or transfer of the investigation. The state refutes the allegations and assures a fair investigation.
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Today, On 1st July, The Delhi High Court issued a notice to Delhi Police in response to a plea by Bibhav Kumar challenging his potential arrest in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Kumar, an associate of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, denied bail due to the serious nature of the allegations. The case carries political implications for the Aam Aadmi Party.
The Delhi High Court is expected to decide on Bibhav Kumar’s plea for compensation for his alleged illegal arrest by the Delhi Police. Kumar, a close aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal and is currently in judicial custody. His bail plea has been rejected, and the case carries political implications.
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The Delhi High Court sought Delhi Police’s stance on the bail plea of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to CM Arvind Kejriwal accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar’s appeal was rejected twice by the trial court over concerns about witness tampering. The case involves serious charges including criminal intimidation and assault.