Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accused in the money laundering case related to the excise policy scam, has again sought relief from the Supreme Court. CM Kejriwal has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking extension of his interim bail by 7 days.
Interim bail sought on health grounds
In his latest petition, CM Kejriwal has sought extension of interim bail by seven days on health grounds. This also includes that he has lost seven kilos in weight. The petition states that Arvind Kejriwal should undergo some medical tests and for this purpose the interim bail which is expiring on June 1 should be extended.
According to the Aam Aadmi Party, the Chief Minister of Delhi will have to undergo PET-CT scan and other tests. Therefore, CM Kejriwal has asked for 7 days time for the investigation.
will have to surrender on 2nd June
Let us tell you that at present Arvind Kejriwal is on interim bail till June 1. On May 10, the Supreme Court granted him 21 days interim bail to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. Also, he is not allowed to go to his office or Delhi Secretariat to sign official files unless it is necessary to take the approval of the Lieutenant Governor. Now he will have to surrender on June 2.
He was arrested on March 21
On May 21, the ED arrested CM Kejriwal from his residence after two hours of questioning in the excise policy scam. Since then, he was under house arrest.