Justice Bhuyan Slams CBI: Kejriwal Gets Bail in Delhi Excise Policy Case

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan rejected the CBI's justification for detaining Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating it was unjustified. Kejriwal was granted bail in the Delhi excise policy case. Bhuyan emphasized that fair investigation is a fundamental right, and prolonged incarceration deprives liberty unjustly.

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Friday rejected the CBI's contention maintaining that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should remain incarcerated, stating it was unjustified and based on evasive replies.

A bench of justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Surya Kant granted bail to the Aam Aadmi Party chief in the Delhi excise policy case, highlighting that an accused has the fundamental right to remain silent.

Justice Bhuyan further emphasized that a prolonged incarceration without fair investigation violates basic constitutional rights, thereby labeling the grounds for Kejriwal's arrest as untenable. This ruling underscores the importance of transparent and fair investigations by agencies like the CBI.

(With inputs from agencies.)