Supreme Court Discusses Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea Over Deprivation of Right to Life

The court engaged in a discourse with the central agency, questioning its ability to selectively consider evidence that both supports and refutes guilt. Justice Dipankar Datta emphasized the need for a balanced approach, warning against depriving individuals of their right to life by excluding any aspect of the evidence.

The court also raised concerns about the delay in the agency’s actions against the “political executive” and questioned the reasoning behind the timing of the investigation and arrest. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the Enforcement Directorate, faced queries from the court about the agency’s failure to inquire about Mr. Kejriwal in the initial stages of the investigation and the subsequent delay.

Raju justified the timing of the inquiries, emphasizing the need for a thorough and confirmed understanding before taking action. Raju refuted claims by Mr. Kejriwal’s camp that there were no statements exonerating the AAP leader, highlighting the accounts of approvers.

Mr. Kejriwal’s camp argued that the evidence leading to his arrest was dated prior to 2023 and raised concerns about the timing of the proceedings, given the upcoming elections. The court expressed its willingness to consider arguments for granting bail, acknowledging the time-consuming nature of the proceedings.