The Supreme Court of India has withheld its decision on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s suspension of his bail in the excise policy scam case. The apex court announced it would await the Delhi High Court’s verdict and scheduled further hearings for June 26.
The Delhi High Court halted Kejriwal’s release on Friday, overturning a bail granted by a trial court on June 20.
In a notable observation, the Supreme Court vacation bench remarked on the unusual nature of the Delhi High Court’s stay order, emphasizing that decisions on stay applications are typically instantaneous rather than reserved for later consideration.
The bench, comprising Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti, indicated that any potential errors in the interim stay order should not be repeated and awaited the High Court’s written arguments due by June 24 before making further decisions.
Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, argued against the stay, asserting that the Chief Minister posed no flight risk and urging the Supreme Court to lift the interim suspension promptly.
The Supreme Court’s stance underscores the ongoing legal complexity surrounding Kejriwal’s bail status, pending further judicial proceedings.
