Delhi HC Reserves Judgment on Arvind Kejriwal Plea Challenging CBI Arrest

Delhi HC Reserves Judgment on Arvind Kejriwal Plea Challenging CBI Arrest

In the plea filed by incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal contesting his arrest and remand by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the excise policy case, the Delhi High Court postponed its decision on Wednesday. Regarding Kejriwal’s appeal for temporary bail, the high court likewise postponed making a decision. Appearing on behalf of the CBI, special public prosecutor DP Singh contended that Kejriwal was not entitled to use the 21-day temporary release issued by the supreme court for his personal gain, since it was exclusively intended for the Lok Sabha elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party convenor cannot utilise the trial court’s June 20 judgment granting him bail in the money laundering case, the CBI counsel stated in court. In a 30-page “reasoned” ruling, the Delhi High Court, he said, had maintained the status quo. According to the CBI attorney, the investigation team is free to detain someone even on “mere suspicion,” and they had “probable reasons” for the CM’s arrest at the time. Arrests made for investigative purposes are permitted by the CrPC. Singh contended that Kejriwal’s arrest was required since his detention for questioning had become essential.

He asserted that the CBI have “sufficient material” to demonstrate Kejriwal’s potential to sway and undermine the probe. The CBI is nearing the end of its investigation, Singh continued, and they have “reasonable apprehensions” that, should the CM be freed, he may use his influence to influence the witnesses. “Kejriwal ought to go to the trial court first and ask for bail. The trial court’s reasoning ought to be advantageous to the bench. The trial court ought to consider the bail before the court that is now debating the charge. “I won’t contest the bail amount,” the CBI attorney declared.

What Kejriwal said

Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Kejriwal’s attorney, referred to the CBI’s stance as a “delaying tactic,” claiming the agency had not provided a justification for the court to reject the CM’s bail request. On behalf of Singhvi, Kejriwal contended that the CBI’s most recent and substantial evidence regarding the AAP chief comes from January 2024.

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“After January 2024, the investigation agency did not gather any other evidence, and the CBI has since produced a fresh document dated June 13 that has not been utilized elsewhere. Singhvi argued, “Can you bring (any new document, post-arrest?)” “When you delivered the 41A notice, you failed to produce it. This is where? You can’t just speak out loud in court. He continued, “There is NOTHING NEW to support Kejriwal’s arrest based on the complete material.