The Delhi High Court's decision to place an interim stay on the trial court's order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case means that Kejriwal will remain in Tihar Jail until at least June 25. This action was taken after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenged the trial court's decision, arguing that the bail order was "perverse" and not in compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.Â
During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju, representing the ED, emphasized that the trial court had not properly considered the evidence presented, including alleged misuse of funds in the Goa Assembly elections and supposed kickbacks linked to Kejriwal. In contrast, Kejriwal's defence, led by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argued that no direct evidence linked Kejriwal to the alleged crimes and criticized the ED's approach as overly aggressive and unfounded.
Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain has reserved the final decision for a few days, with the order expected on June 25. This stay order underscores the ongoing legal battle and highlights the complexities of the case, reflecting significant contention between the prosecution and the defense regarding the evidence and its interpretation.
