First Visuals: Arvind Kejriwal Walks Out of Tihar Jail, Euphoria Among AAP Supporters

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday walked out of the Tihar Jail after he was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case.

Earlier in March this year, Kejriwal was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged irregularities in the now-repealed Delhi excise policy 2021-22. Subsequently, on June 26, 2024, he was arrested by the CBI while still in ED custody.

What Kejriwal Said After Coming Out of Jail ? | WATCH

“Many people prayed for my release. I thank them. Every moment of my life belongs to this nation. I have struggled a lot in my life, faced a lot of difficulties but God was with me always as I was always standing with the truth. I was honest that’s why God was with me. These people thought I would break down. Kejriwal will not be broken down by thick walls of Jails. I will always fight against these anti-national forces,” Chief Minister Kejriwal said.    

CBI Arresting Kejriwal ‘Unjustfied’

A bench consisting of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan granted bail to Kejriwal, stating that prolonged detention constitutes an unjust deprivation of liberty. The Supreme Court set bail at Rs 10 lakh and imposed specific conditions for Kejriwal’s release: he must refrain from making any public statements regarding the case and must attend all trial court hearings unless excused.

"The process of trial or steps leading to arrest should not become harassment," said the judge.

CBI arrest is "unjustified" and thus Kejriwal should be released forthwith, said Justice Bhuyan.

CBI Must Dispel Notion of Being Caged Parrot, says SC 

On Friday, Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan made a pointed observation regarding the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and its handling of the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. Justice Bhuyan emphasized that it is crucial for the CBI to challenge the perception of being a "caged parrot" and instead, be viewed as an "uncaged parrot." This remark was part of his separate but concurring opinion in the judgment that granted bail to Kejriwal.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal . He praised Kejriwal as a symbol of honest politics, suggesting that his imprisonment was a result of his increasing popularity. Chadha also announced that the AAP and Kejriwal will spearhead the party's campaign for the upcoming Haryana elections.s.