Arvind Kejriwal Granted Interim Bail by the Supreme Court
Delhi Chief Minister gets 21 days of relief
Kejriwal, who was arrested in a financial crime case, was granted bail on Wednesday
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for 21 days. Kejriwal had been in judicial custody since his arrest by the financial crime agency of India. The court, while granting bail, asked Kejriwal to cooperate with the investigation and not interfere with the process.
Kejriwal's arrest had sparked protests and criticism from his supporters and political allies. They had alleged that the arrest was politically motivated and an attempt to silence the opposition. The top court's decision to grant bail to Kejriwal is seen as a setback for the government.
The arrest of Kejriwal had raised concerns about the freedom of speech and expression in India. Many had expressed fears that the government was using its agencies to target its political opponents. The Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Kejriwal is being seen as a positive step in upholding the fundamental rights of citizens.
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