In the Delhi excise policy case, the Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until June 1 in light of the ongoing general elections. The court rejected the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) arguments that political leaders should not receive any “special treatment” in connection with their campaigning.

A panel of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said, “We are passing an order giving him interim bail till June 1,” hinting that a more thorough ruling will be made later in the day.

In the case, ED’s solicitor general Tushar Mehta and assistant solicitor general SV Raju protested to the temporary bail, arguing that everyone should get “equitable treatment.” However, the bench dismissed the protests. Law enforcement officials pleaded with the judge to place restrictions on Kejriwal, promising him not to discuss the excise policy matter while he was out on bond.

At this time, Kejriwal’s attorney, senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi, asked the bench to extend the temporary bail period till June 4, the day the Lok Sabha election results are announced. The plea was rejected by the bench.

Mehta stepped in and asked that the court order specify that he will turn himself in to the Tihar jail officials on June 2 and that the bail period would not be extended.

Justice Khanna nodded and added, “He will surrender on June 2.” The bench then stood, signalling that when the court reconvenes after the summer holiday, in July, Kejriwal’s appeal contesting his detention by the ED on March 21 and the ensuing remand will be considered in full.

These events occur in the midst of the upcoming general election, when polls are expected to be held on June 1 in Punjab and May 25 in Delhi.

Affidavits against “special treatment” for political individuals because of the election were submitted on Thursday by ED. It said that granting bail for the purpose of conducting a poll would create a risky precedent that would erode equality before the law and the rule of law.

According to the agency, granting bail to politicians for the sake of campaigning would provide a loophole that would prevent any politician in a nation like India, where elections are an annual event, from ever being arrested or imprisoned.

In earlier sessions, the court hinted at the possibility of Kejriwal receiving temporary release in light of the election, but it voiced concerns about letting him carry out his chief ministerial responsibilities during that time, citing potential conflicts.

The issue concerns claims of anomalies in the excise policy, which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) started looking into in July 2022 on the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi’s advice.

The third leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to be taken into jail in this matter is Arvind Kejriwal, who is now in judicial custody. Manish Sisodia, his former constable, has been incarcerated since February 2023. Sanjay Singh, an AAP Rajya Sabha member, was detained for six months before being granted release in April.

ED had argued that treating politicians differently from regular residents was a reason not to grant Kejriwal bail. Kejriwal’s dual role as the chief minister and the AAP convener during the elections was recognised by the court, which described it as a “extraordinary situation” deserving of consideration for interim relief.

Concerns were voiced by the court on the possible consequences of granting Kejriwal temporary release and enabling him to sign official documents. “We would prefer that you not carry out your official responsibilities. Conflict would result from it. It is your decision to continue serving as the chief minister, as you have done. That is not the problem we are addressing. However, however, appropriateness rather than legality is the concern. We oppose any meddling in the government’s operations. There would be a ripple effect, Singhvi was informed by the bench.

At first, Singhvi opposed to the suggested requirement, citing the political and democratic rights of his client. Later, he consented that if the Lieutenant Governor would not delay any government proposal by pointing to the lack of the chief minister’s signature, Kejriwal would not sign files during the bail time.

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A significant controversy ensued following Congress leader Supriya Shrinate’s controversial social media post about actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized Maharashtra Opposition and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar for claiming actor Kangana Ranaut’s post on Twitter about her beef preferences and the BJP’s decision to grant her a Lok Sabha election ticket.

Shaina NC, a BJP leader in Maharashtra, criticised Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar’s comments and other ludicrous remarks made by Congress leaders. She stated that Wadettiwar’s actions, including granting Kangana Ranaut a ticket due to her beef consumption, are not the first time Congress has made such ludicrous remarks.

Shaina criticizes Congress social media in-charge Supriya Shrinate’s post against Ranaut, claiming that Shrinate’s comments and Randeep Surjewala’s discussion about Hema Malini’s attributes are anti-women, despite her age.

Shaina pledged that all women would participate in the voting process, and the results on June 4 would provide a “fitting answer to Congress.”

The Prime Minister of India has ensured respect for women in various political parties, including Triple Talaq and Nari Shakti Vandan. If the Congress party lacks thought processes, the answer will be on June 4 when Indian women vote against the anti-woman Congress party.

Supriya Shrinate’s post that sparked controversy

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate’s controversial social media post about actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who received a BJP ticket from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, sparked a massive controversy.

Kangana, in response to Shrinate’s post, emphasized that every woman deserves respect and dignity. She shared her 20-year career as an artist, which includes portraying various women, from naive girls in Queen to seductive spy in Dhaakad, goddesses in Manikarnika, demons in Chandramukhi, prostitutes in Rajjo, and revolutionary leaders in Thalaivii.

The Congress leader later revealed that someone with access to her social media accounts had posted objectionable content.

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The Congress’s manifesto promised legal guarantees to MSP, a national minimum wage of ₹400 per day, and a nationwide caste census.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for its Lok Sabha election manifesto, claiming it was influenced by the Muslim League.

Modi criticized Congress’s manifesto, which he said reflected the same mindset as the Muslim League’s during the freedom movement, at a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur, where voters will vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

The Congress manifesto is largely influenced by the Muslim League, with any remaining parts being dominated by leftists.

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, stated that the BJP government is committed to implementing government schemes that cater to all sections, castes, and communities.

Modi’s attack comes after the Congress released its general election manifesto, emphasizing the ‘five pillars of justice’, including ‘Yuva Nyay’, ‘Naari Nyay’, ‘Kisaan Nyay’, ‘Shramik Nyay’, and ‘Hissedari Nyay’.

The Congress has pledged legal guarantees for the minimum support price, a national minimum wage of ₹400 per day, personal law reform, and a nationwide caste census.

Congress has announced that the MSP payable to farmer-sellers at procurement centers and APMCs will be directly credited to the farmer’s bank account digitally.

The grand old party announced that Congress will create and execute a robust import-export policy for agricultural commodities, prioritizing the protection of farmers’ interests and concerns.

The Lok Sabha elections will commence on April 19, with subsequent phases scheduled for April 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25, and June 1, with the vote counting scheduled for June 4.

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