In September, the Supreme Court granted bail to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Tamil Nadu’s ex-Transport Minister V. Senthil Balaji, citing prolonged imprisonment and Article 21 rights violations. The Court also continued hearings on the K.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case, addressing doctor protests, women lawyers’ safety, and gender equity in work conditions. It ruled that mere possession of child pornography is punishable under POCSO, accepted an apology from a Karnataka HC judge for inappropriate remarks, and heard arguments about bulldozer demolitions and Fundamental Duties. Lastly, the Court celebrated its 75th anniversary with reflections on book bans, gender in the judiciary, and bench allocation practices.
Today, On 12th July, AAP celebrates the Supreme Court’s interim bail for Delhi CM Kejriwal, expressing relief and support. Meanwhile, BJP criticizes the decision, stating interim bail does not imply innocence. The case regarding Kejriwal’s ED arrest is referred to a larger bench by the Supreme Court, with the verdict reserved for May 17. Kejriwal’s arrest is linked to a corruption case concerning the Delhi liquor policy scam.
Today (1st April): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been ordered to judicial custody in Tihar Jail until April 15 for his alleged involvement in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Kejriwal will be under 24-hour CCTV surveillance in Jail Number 2. The controversial policy aimed to reform liquor sales in the capital but faced opposition and was later scrapped.
