New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned till September 5 the hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail application and another plea challenging his arrest in a case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam.
A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan adjourned both the matters to September 5, to enable the CBI file a rejoinder as well a counter-affidavit opposing the grant of bail to Kejriwal.
The CBI also told the Supreme Court that Kejriwal is likely to tamper with evidence and hamper its ongoing probe, if he is released on interim bail.
The Delhi High Court had on August 5 refused Kejriwal’s pleas in this regard, and asked him to approach the trial court for bail.
This led to the instant appeals by Kejriwal before the apex court.
The Supreme Court had on August 14 sought the response of the CBI in the matter, but refused regular bail or an interim bail at that stage.
Kejriwal was arrested by CBI on June 26, 2024, while he was in custody of the Enforcement Directorate in the money laundering case arising out of the alleged liquor policy scam.
On July 12, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Kejriwal in the money laundering case filed by the ED. However, he continued to remain in judicial custody due to his arrest by the CBI.
