Arvind Kejriwal likely out of jail today, opposition says ‘long overdue’, Kapil Sibal swipe at govt: ‘elections over…’

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal will be out of jail today, June 21, after the city's Rouse Avenue Court granted him bail on ₹1 lakh bond yesterday.

Special Judge Niyay Bindu which is in relation to a money laundering case linked to a now-scrapped excise policy, also known as the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy scam.

The court, however, imposed certain conditions on Kejriwal before granting him the relief — he should not try to hamper the investigation or influence the witnesses. The vacation bench judge also directed Kejriwal to appear before the court whenever required and to cooperate with the investigation.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will today move the Delhi High Court against the trial court's judgement in this matter, as per an ANI reported citing official sources.

Welcoming the court's decision, the AAP said, “Truth can be troubled, but not defeated. Rejecting all objections of BJP's ED, the Hon'ble Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister."

Welcoming the court's decision, Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi posted on X, “Satyamev Jayate". Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha also lauded the “victory of justice".

“Truth can be troubled but not defeated. This is the victory of justice, the victory of truth. Heartfelt thanks to the honourable court for granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal ji," Chadha said.

AAP supporters also outside Kejriwal's residence of Delhi.

Also reacting to the news, leaders of opposition parties called the court's decision "long overdue".

"Congratulations. Kejriwal gets bail. Long overdue. From the prosecutions standpoint now that elections are over no need to keep him in jail! The justice delivery system has been unfair!" Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said on social