Supreme Court Grants Bail to Arvind Kejriwal in Excise Policy Case

The Supreme Court rejected the CBI's plea to send Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to trial court in the excise policy corruption case. The court highlighted the importance of assessing each bail request on its merits. Despite initial hurdles, Kejriwal was granted bail, emphasizing the importance of personal liberty.

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the CBI's plea that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal be sent to the trial court with his bail plea in connection with a corruption case involving the excise policy 'scam'.

The court stressed that a trial court typically should consider bail requests after a charge sheet is filed, as the gathered material aids in forming an opinion on the case.

Justice Surya Kant noted that there is no one-size-fits-all formula for bail and each case must be judged on its merits. The court eventually granted bail to Kejriwal, stressing that prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty.

(With inputs from agencies.)