The Supreme court says the temporary bail will last until June 1.
Arvind Kejriwal, chief of Aam Aadmi Party , shouts slogans after taking the oath as the new chief minister of Delhi during a swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila ground in New Delhi February 14, 2015.India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case on Friday, allowing him to campaign in the ongoing general elections, boosting the opposition alliance of which he is a key leader.
“Arvind Kejriwal and that order of interim release will be operable up till 2nd of June, that is during the election process and there is no restriction on his campaigning as to what he can say, what he cannot say during while he is out in these 20-22 days. Any further aspect, we’ll have to see the order and then only comment,” Kejriwal’s lawyer, Shadan Farasat has said.
The Enforcement Directorate, India’s financial crime-fighting agency, arrested Kejriwal – a staunch critic of Modi and a key opposition leader – on March 21 in connection with corruption allegations related to the capital territory’s liquor policy.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SABC launches project reflecting on 30 years of democracy - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,The goal of the SABC's 30 years of democracy project is to examine South Africa's journey.
Read more »
Threat of COVID-19 variant dismissed as fake news - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,The Health Department says COVID-19 remains circulating at relatively low levels around the country.
Read more »
MMA urges Presidency to condemn intimidation against SABC News head - SABC NewsMonare was allegedly phoned by a State Security Agency official demanding that he be vetted again.
Read more »
Cadre deployment cripples North West service delivery: DA - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,DA has blamed infighting within the ruling ANC for the collapse of service delivery in North West
Read more »
Thomas eyes Paris but not interested in just another tracksuit - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,Britain's Geraint Thomas said he hopes to compete at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Read more »
At least 23 civilian force members killed in northern Nigeria - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,At least 23 members of Nigeria's civilian joint task force were killed on Saturday.
Read more »