The Delhi High Court's decision to stay the bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case has been challenged in the Supreme Court, which declined to overturn the stay immediately.
During the hearing, the Supreme Court expressed that the Delhi High Court's approach was peculiar and suggested Kejriwal await the High Court's official ruling. The top court stated that it does not wish to replicate any potential errors made by the High Court.
Kejriwal's lawyers argued that the Delhi High Court had stayed the bail order without first examining the trial court's order. They contested the High Court's unprecedented stay, emphasizing that Kejriwal posed no flight risk.
The Supreme Court noted that the final order in the case was imminent and advised all parties to exercise patience. However, Kejriwal's lawyers expressed concerns over the time lost if the bail stayed in place and highlighted the favorable judgment in his case.
Ultimately, the Supreme Court declined to prejudge the issue, recognizing the High Court's authority and the need to await its official ruling. The Supreme Court's decision suggests that Kejriwal must abide by the High Court's stay until the final order is issued on June 25th.
