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The Supreme Court of India concluded its hearing for the day in the bail petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
The hearing was held after the court indicated its willingness to consider interim bail for Kejriwal in light of the upcoming polls. The court urged the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to be prepared for the hearing, noting that it may or may not grant bail but wanted to avoid surprises for either party.
Kejriwal has been in judicial custody in Tihar Jail since his arrest on March 21, 2023, in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the Delhi government's now-scrapped liquor excise policy for 2021-22.
On April 15, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning Kejriwal's plea and sought their response.
On April 9, 2023, the Delhi High Court upheld Kejriwal's arrest, citing his repeated refusal to join the investigation and attend summonses.
Following the conclusion of the hearing for the day, the Supreme Court is expected to issue its order on Kejriwal's bail plea in due course.
The outcome of the hearing could have significant implications for Kejriwal's political and legal future, as well as for the upcoming polls in Delhi.
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Source: Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: Supreme Court hearing ends for the day, order awaited