In the heart of New Delhi, a momentous decision awaits from the hallowed chambers of the Supreme Court, poised to be delivered this Friday. The decision shall determine whether the esteemed Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, shall be granted interim respite for his participation in the forthcoming Lok Sabha election campaign. However, prior to this pivotal moment, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has embarked on a vigorous endeavor to thwart any possibility of such interim reprieve. During the recent proceedings concerning Kejriwal’s plea in the Supreme Court, the ED vehemently contested his request. Subsequently, on Thursday, the ED submitted a solemn affidavit to the Supreme Court, vehemently opposing the concession of interim bail with resolute language.
Simultaneously, reports emanating from the ED sources indicate the likelihood of the investigative agency issuing a supplementary charge sheet against the Chief Minister come Friday. Evidently, the ED has exerted its utmost influence to preclude any prospect of interim relief.
The ED, in its opposition to Kejriwal’s plea, articulated that granting interim bail for the purpose of an election campaign would set a deleterious precedent, fostering the misconception that such a concession is a matter of entitlement. It contends that neither constitutionally, fundamentally, nor legally, is interim bail warranted for electoral endeavors. Furthermore, given that the Chief Minister of Delhi is not a candidate in the elections, the granting of interim bail for electoral purposes is deemed incongruous and untenable.