Security tightened outside Tihar Jail in Delhi after SC order
Punjab Newsline, New Delhi, May 10-
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 10. He has been granted bail till June 1 in connection with a money laundering case connected to the excise policy scam. The interim bail has been granted in order to enable Kejriwal to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
The court has asked the AAP supremo to surrender on June 2. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on March 21. Currently, he is in Tihar Jail and is under judicial custody.
The Supreme Court had reserved its order on Kejriwal's bail plea on May 7. During the hearing, the court said Arvind Kejriwal should refrain from carrying out any official responsibilities if interim bail was granted. On the same day, a Delhi court also extended Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till May 20.
Security has been tightened outside Tihar Jail in Delhi. CM Arvind Kejriwal, who was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court, is likely to be released from the jail later today.