Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Arvind Kejriwal

Interim Bail Granted

The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case.

Petition Referred to Larger Bench

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Incarcerated for 90 Days

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Custody Continues in CBI Case

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Significant Victory

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