Why SC granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case: 'Not a threat to society'

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Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, May 10. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection with the alleged scam in the Delhi Excise policy. He was sent to judicial custody later and was lodged in Tihar Jail.

Now, after the Supreme Court's interim order, Kejriwal will now be out on bail till June 1 and will have to surrender on June 2. The court, however, imposed a slew of restrictions on him as part of the bail conditions. Before looking at these conditions for bail, here's why Kejriwal was granted an interim bail on Friday. Follow Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE Updates here In a major relief to Kejriwal, the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1 to campaign in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is contesting the Lok Sabha Elections in alliance with the Congress in five states/Union Territory — Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Goa. The Lok Sabha Elections in Delhi, where the AAP is in power, will take place on May 25. The election results will be announced on June 4.

While granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court took into consideration that he is the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of one of the national parties. ALSO READ: 'Hope PM Modi introspects': Congress, INDIA bloc welcome interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal - Here's who said what On the question of an under-trial person being granted bail for campaigning for the polls, the Supreme Court said, "No doubt, serious accusations have been made, but he has not been convicted. He does not have any criminal antecedents.