High Court Deems AAP Aide's Plea Maintainable in Assault Case

The Delhi High Court has held as maintainable a petition by Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, challenging his arrest for allegedly assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar is in judicial custody and has sought his arrest to be declared illegal, citing a breach of fundamental rights.

The Delhi High Court ruled on Monday that a petition by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, challenging his arrest in connection with an alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal, is maintainable.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued a notice to the Delhi Police, directing them to respond within a week. Bibhav Kumar, currently in custody, was arrested on May 18, following the alleged assault on May 13 at Kejriwal's residence.

The bench emphasized the petition's focus on enforcing fundamental rights, setting the next hearing for July 8.

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