Kejriwal Granted Bail in Money Laundering Case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam. A court ordered his release on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh, with conditions to not influence witnesses or hamper the investigation. The Enforcement Directorate's plea to delay the bail was declined.

In a significant development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail in a high-profile money laundering case connected to the alleged excise scam. Special Judge Niyay Bindu issued the bail order on Thursday and dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's request to delay it for 48 hours to file an appeal.

The judge ruled that Kejriwal is to be released on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. The court also set specific conditions for the bail, stipulating that Kejriwal must not interfere with the ongoing investigation or attempt to influence witnesses.

The ruling followed a hearing where the Enforcement Directorate sought to implicate Kejriwal in the proceeds of the alleged crime. The defense maintained that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims. Kejriwal was directed to fully cooperate with the investigation and attend court proceedings as required.

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