High Stakes Verdict: Kejriwal's Aide Challenges Arrest in Maliwal Assault

The Delhi High Court is set to deliver a verdict on the maintainability of a plea by Bibhav Kumar, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, challenging his arrest for allegedly assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar seeks to declare his arrest illegal and requests compensation and action against the officials involved.

The Delhi High Court is poised to deliver a significant verdict on the maintainability of a plea filed by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his recent arrest. Kumar's arrest stems from allegations of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal at Kejriwal's official residence.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma had reserved her order on the maintainability of Kumar's petition on May 31 after hearing arguments from both Kumar's counsel and the lawyers representing the Delhi Police. Currently in judicial custody, Kumar was arrested on May 18, following the alleged assault on Maliwal on May 13.

Kumar's plea contends that his arrest was illegal, citing violations of Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure and arguing that it infringed on his fundamental rights. Kumar also seeks compensation for his arrest and calls for departmental action against involved officials.

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