Supreme Court dismisses Enforcement Directorate’s plea against Arvind Kejriwal, says “His Assumption…

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to return to Tihar Jail on June 2 as per a court order. This decision came amidst a controversy over his statement, “if you vote for AAP (when Delhi’s seven Lok Sabha seats poll next week) I won’t have to go back to jail.”

However, the court ruled that this remark did not violate his bail terms, deeming it as his personal opinion. The court firmly stated that its order regarding Mr Kejriwal’s return to jail on June 2 is clear and no exceptions have been made.

It also declined a request to revoke bail and order Mr Kejriwal to jail, emphasizing that his comment was not a violation of the court’s conditions. In response to these developments, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Mr Kejriwal, highlighted that senior union ministers had made various statements against his client and claimed that efforts were made to “break and humiliate” him after he was sent to Tihar Jail.

Mr Kejriwal’s controversial statement and the ensuing legal battle have stirred heated debates. The AAP and Mr Kejriwal have adamantly denied all charges, while also accusing the BJP of orchestrating a “political vendetta” against its rivals before the polls.

Despite the ongoing controversy and legal challenges, the court last week rejected a petition seeking Mr Kejriwal’s removal. As the political drama unfolds, the upcoming election results hold significant implications for Mr Kejriwal’s future.