Today(on 16th July),Delhi Police have filed a detailed chargesheet against Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Kumar, a close aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been remanded to judicial custody until July 30, facing serious IPC charges including assault, intimidation, and offenses against women’s dignity.
Today, On 10th July, The Delhi High Court postponed its decision on Bibhav Kumar’s bail application until July 12. Kumar, a former aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, faces charges related to an alleged assault on Swati Maliwal. The judge and police opposed the bail plea, citing an ongoing investigation, with the case carrying significant political implications for the Aam Aadmi Party.
The Delhi High Court today reserved its decision on the legality of Bibhav Kumar’s arrest, a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal, following arguments from both sides. Senior Advocate N Hariharan argued unlawfulness, citing lack of prior notice. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police defended the arrest, alleging evidence tampering. The case’s political implications add complexity to the situation.
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.
The CBI claims that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hastily approved the now-scrapped liquor policy during the peak of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Accusations include hawala channel transactions, support from liquor businessmen for the AAP, and increased profit margins for wholesalers. Kejriwal has been arrested and is under further interrogation.
Today(on 15th June), Former Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar’s judicial custody was extended till June 22 by Delhi’s Tis Hazari court following his arrest in connection with an assault case involving AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The court cited threats to the victim and the risk of witness influence, leading to the dismissal of Kumar’s bail plea. This underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation.
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