New Delhi:

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has petitioned the Supreme Court docket for a seven-day extension on his interim bail in reference to the Delhi liquor coverage case. Citing critical well being considerations, Mr Kejriwal highlighted the necessity for medical checks, together with a PET-CT scan, following a weight lack of 7 kg and elevated ketone ranges.

Mr Kejriwal was initially granted interim bail till June 1 by the Supreme Court docket to facilitate his participation within the Lok Sabha election marketing campaign. As per the ruling, he’s required to give up and return to Tihar Jail on June 2.

Max Hospital’s medical group has already performed preliminary examinations. The Chief Minister’s authorized counsel argued that these checks are essential for his well-being and requested the courtroom to contemplate the extension to finish the mandatory medical investigations.

The interim bail granted to Mr Kejriwal has sparked controversy, with BJP leaders alleging that he acquired “particular remedy” from the Supreme Court docket. Nevertheless, the justices concerned in granting the bail have firmly said that no exceptions have been made in Mr Kejriwal’s favour.

The continued probe revolves round alleged irregularities within the formulation and implementation of the Delhi excise coverage (2021-22). 

The excise coverage, launched to convey an overhaul to the nationwide capital’s liquor enterprise, promised a extra fashionable purchasing expertise with reductions and affords. Nevertheless, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena’s order to research alleged irregularities prompted the coverage’s cancellation. The AAP accuses Mr Saxena’s predecessor, Anil Baijal, of creating last-minute adjustments that adversely affected the coverage’s income expectations.

AAP chief and former deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia is already below judicial custody in reference to the case. Mr Sisodia, the previous Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26 final yr, whereas get together chief Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha member, was arrested by the ED on October 5 and was granted bail in April this yr.