Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court until June 1 in connection with a money laundering case related to the now-defunct Delhi liquor policy. However, he is required to surrender on June 2. Kejriwal is barred from visiting his office or commenting on the case during this period.

The Supreme Court’s decision allows Kejriwal to participate in campaigning for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections until June 1. However, he must surrender to prison authorities on June 2, marking the end of his bail period.

The bail conditions prohibit Kejriwal from accessing the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office or the Delhi Secretariat. Additionally, he is not allowed to make any public comments regarding the case or interact with witnesses.

The interim bail is seen as a boost to the electoral prospects of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), especially in Delhi and Punjab, where the party holds power. The upcoming elections in Delhi and Punjab are scheduled for May 25 and June 1, respectively.

Kejriwal, who has been in Delhi’s Tihar Jail since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21, will have to adhere to the conditions set by the Supreme Court until his surrender date on June 2.

The Supreme Court’s decision came after a brief hearing on Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail to facilitate his participation in election campaigning. The bail period covers the duration of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, ending just before the counting of votes on June 4.

Despite efforts by Kejriwal’s legal team to secure a longer bail period, the Supreme Court maintained the June 1 deadline, emphasizing the need for surrender on June 2 as specified.

While Kejriwal’s release from Tihar Jail is expected soon, the ED is anticipated to file its first chargesheet against him in the liquor policy case. The chargesheet will mark the first time Kejriwal is named as an accused in the case.

The Supreme Court’s decision has garnered support from various political leaders, including Mamata Banerjee and Aaditya Thackeray, who view it as a positive development for democracy. However, the ED’s opposition to Kejriwal’s bail underscores the ongoing legal battle surrounding the case.

As Kejriwal awaits his release, the implications of the Supreme Court’s verdict and the upcoming legal proceedings remain pivotal in shaping the political landscape.

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