The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta provided a firm response to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objections and counterclaims, as well as the statements made by Kejriwal’s lawyer regarding the bail order. The court emphasized that they had not made any exceptions in their ruling, stating, “We have not made any exception for anybody, we said in our order what we felt was justified.” They further welcomed critical analysis of the judgment, underscoring their impartiality.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the ED, objected to Kejriwal’s remarks in poll rallies that he would avoid imprisonment on June 2 if the AAP won the election. The court responded by stating that this was his assumption and they could not comment on it. Advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, drew attention to a statement made by an unnamed senior Union minister during the proceedings.
The Supreme Court was hearing Kejriwal’s primary plea against his arrest, but the Delhi Chief Minister was restricted from making any comments about his role in the case as per the terms of his bail. This news highlights the Supreme Court’s role in ensuring a fair trial and safeguarding the rights of the accused, even in politically sensitive cases.
