New Delhi : The Supreme Court declined to urgently list a plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, which sought a seven-day extension of his interim bail in the money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the liquor policy. The vacation bench of the apex court suggested that Chief Justice of India (CJI) make a decision regarding Kejriwal’s plea for bail extension on medical grounds.
Earlier, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, sought an urgent hearing before the Supreme Court citing health concerns. The Delhi CM was granted interim bail until June 1, with instructions to surrender on June 2.
In a recent development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stated that Kejriwal has experienced a weight loss of 7 kilograms since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21. Additionally, his Ketone levels have surged, indicating a potential serious ailment. AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi asserted that medical professionals have advised Kejriwal to undergo a PET-CT scan and other medical examinations, necessitating a seven-day extension of his bail.
Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed an application seeking a 14-day extension of Kejriwal’s judicial custody beyond June 2, when he is expected to surrender as his interim bail comes to an end. Special judge Kaveri Baweja is scheduled to hear the ED’s plea on June 2.
