Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Aide Seeks Supreme Court Bail in Swati Maliwal Assault Case

Keywords: Arvind Kejriwal, Bibhav Kumar, Swati Maliwal, Bail Plea, Supreme Court, Assault Case

Overview

Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has moved the Supreme Court for bail in the assault case involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. Kumar’s plea, challenging the Delhi High Court’s denial of bail, was registered with the Supreme Court on July 24.

Case Background

Incident and Allegations:

• Bibhav Kumar is accused of assaulting Swati Maliwal on May 13 at Kejriwal’s official residence.
• An FIR was filed on May 16 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including criminal intimidation, assault with intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.
• Kumar was arrested on May 18 and is currently in judicial custody.

Bail Denial:

• The Delhi High Court denied Kumar bail on July 12, citing his “considerable influence” and the potential risk of witness tampering or evidence tampering.

Supreme Court Plea

Arguments for Bail:

• Kumar claims the allegations against him are false and maintains his innocence.
• He argues that his continued custody is unnecessary as the investigation has concluded.
• The bail plea highlights that his judicial custody should not be extended since the probe is complete.

Legal Proceedings:

• The bail plea was moved on July 19 and registered with the Supreme Court on July 24.
• Kumar seeks to overturn the Delhi High Court’s order and secure his release.

High Court’s Stance

Reasoning for Bail Denial:

• The Delhi High Court emphasized Kumar’s significant influence, suggesting that releasing him could result in witness intimidation or tampering with evidence.
• The court did not find sufficient grounds to grant bail, given the seriousness of the charges.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court is now set to review Bibhav Kumar’s plea for bail in the Swati Maliwal assault case. The decision will hinge on whether the court finds merit in Kumar’s claims of false allegations and the argument that his custody is no longer necessary post-investigation. This case continues to draw attention due to the involvement of high-profile political figures and the serious nature of the charges.

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