Arvind Kejriwal Interim Bail: Delhi court denies interim bail, judicial custody extended till June 19

June 5, 2024

Delhi Court today took up the matter of interim bail of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Excise Policy case. Court denied interim bail of seven days and extended the judicial custody till June 19.

Arvind Kejriwal has sought interim bail of 7 days on medical ground in order to conduct tests and scans recommended by the doctors. In the plea he cited that he has lost nearly 7 kg of weight since his arrest which didn’t recover even after his release.

Arvind Kejriwal was presented today virtually when the Delhi Court denied interim bail and extended judicial custody till June 19. Delhi CM is lodged in Tihar Jail, where he surrendered on June 2 after completion of 21 days of interim bail which was granted to him for campaigning in the elections.

Court directs to conduct required tests

The court in the hearing directed the concerned authorities of the jail to conduct required medical tests of the Aam Aadmi Party chief Supremo and Delhi CM Kejriwal. Also, the court is scheduled to take up on June 7 Arvind Kejriwal’s application seeking default bail in the case.