No Office Visit, No Comment On Case: Supreme Court Restricts Kejriwal With Stringent Rules As Bail Terms
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Excise policy case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), with specific conditions restricting his activities during the period of his interim release.
The bench directed that Arvind Kejriwal be released on interim bail in connection with case ECIR No. HIU-II/14/2022 dated 22.08.2022. The conditions of the interim bail are consistent with those imposed in the previous order dated 10.05.2024. The conditions are as follows:
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- Bail Bond Requirement: Kejriwal shall furnish bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 50,000/- with one surety of the same amount to the satisfaction of the Jail Superintendent.
- Restricted Access: He shall not visit the Office of the Chief Minister and the Delhi Secretariat.
- Limited Official Duties: Kejriwal shall be bound by the statement made on his behalf that he shall not sign official files unless it is required and necessary for obtaining clearance/approval from the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
- No Public Comments: He will not make any comment regarding his role in the present case.
- No Witness Interaction: Kejriwal will not interact with any of the witnesses or have access to any official files connected with the case.
The Supreme Court noted that the interim bail may be extended or recalled by a larger bench depending on future proceedings. This decision comes amid ongoing investigations by the ED into the Excise policy case, which has seen significant political and legal scrutiny.
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Kejriwal's bail conditions reflect the court's cautious approach to ensuring that his interim release does not interfere with the ongoing investigation or his official duties as the Chief Minister of Delhi. The case continues to develop as the larger bench may revisit the conditions and the status of Kejriwal's bail.
