Delhi High Court to Examine Arrest of Kejriwal's Aide in Maliwal Assault Case

The Delhi High Court will review the legality of the arrest of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kumar is accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal at Kejriwal's residence. Kumar claims his arrest violates legal provisions and seeks compensation for alleged illegal detention.

The Delhi High Court has agreed to review a plea by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, contesting his arrest related to an alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal at the chief minister's residence.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma had earlier reserved the decision on the maintainability of Kumar's petition, and a notice was issued on the matter.

Bibhav Kumar, currently in judicial custody, was arrested on May 18 following the alleged assault incident on May 13. Another bench, led by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, has granted time until July 8 for Maliwal's counsel to respond to Kumar's bail plea.

The FIR against Kumar, registered on May 16, includes charges of criminal intimidation, assault with intent to disrobe, and attempted culpable homicide under various IPC provisions.

Kumar argues his arrest was illegal, citing violations of Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and seeks compensation. He claims the arrest was motivated by an intent to obstruct justice during the pending anticipatory bail plea.

Kumar's bail requests were previously denied, with courts determining the charges to be serious and expressing concerns over potential witness interference.

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