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The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver its verdict on Friday, September 13, regarding the bail petitions filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal is challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the ongoing Delhi excise policy case. This crucial ruling, announced by a bench led by Justice Surya Kant, will determine the fate of Kejriwal's legal battle against the CBI's allegations of corruption.
The case stems from the investigation into the alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi government's excise policy for the financial year 2021-22. The policy, now annulled, has been at the center of controversy, with the CBI accusing Kejriwal and others of involvement in a corruption scheme. The allegations revolve around the alleged manipulation of the policy to benefit specific license holders, resulting in undue financial gains. In addition to the CBI's investigation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also launched a separate money laundering case connected to the alleged excise policy 'scam.'
Kejriwal's legal team has filed two petitions contesting the denial of bail and the legality of his arrest. The Chief Minister was taken into custody on June 26, following the CBI's investigation. In August, the Delhi High Court upheld his arrest, a decision that Kejriwal has challenged before the Supreme Court. He argues that the High Court's order was based on insufficient evidence and that his arrest was unjustified. The High Court, however, ruled that enough evidence had been gathered post-arrest to substantiate the CBI's actions, allowing for the possibility of a bail application to be considered by a trial court.
The Supreme Court's verdict will be closely watched by political observers and the public alike. It will not only determine the fate of Kejriwal's legal battle but also shed light on the CBI's investigation and the strength of its evidence against the Delhi Chief Minister. The outcome could have significant implications for the political landscape in Delhi and beyond.
Source: SC to rule on Arvind Kejriwal's bail petitions on September 13 in Delhi excise policy case