Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Singhvi: Total case of CBI for arrest is two pages. Case No.1- arrest memo (26th June). (Reads) "Whether grounds of arrest have been explained to accused? Yes, he is not cooperating and concealing true facts"

Singhvi: There are only 2 documents he has filed. There is no reference to clauses (b),(c),(d).

Singhvi: Not the slightest link is shown between Sisodia and Mahadev. Let alone Mahadev and Kejriwal.

Singhvi: S.41 and 41A broadly came at the same time. 41A is not limited to categories. 41 is the first stepping stone, without which you can't arrest for 7 or less than 7 years offense. Surprised that 1952 decision cited by CBI, CrPC was not there

Singhvi: I can't get copy of chargesheet till trial court takes cognizance. I fear this is not the law of the land. That he can't seek bail. This is new law being argued. I can understand interested persons arguing this, but not CBI.

ASG: If he comes out, these witnesses will turn hostile.

Singhvi (rebuts): He says no bail can be granted, when chargesheet has been filed. If that is correct, prosecution will decide when to chargesheet, and delay cognizance indefinitely. the man cannot seek bail.

ASG: State govt there which is currently controlled by AAP is not granting permission to investigate that...there are several persons in Goa

J Bhuyan: Is he a witness in this case?

ASG: No. People in Goa did not come to give statement till he was arrested.

ASG: to pay bribe...there was arm-twisting...his distilleries were shut down. When he assailed, he was told problem lies in Delhi. Arm-twisting method was applied. The moment he surrendered license, permission was granted to distillery

ASG: Some chargesheets may have bearing on bail. Can't be on basis of half material. Influencing witnesses, etc. is in my counter. There is a Punjab angle to this liquor case...Mahadev liquors was having wholesale license. He was not willing to...

J Bhuyan: Don't say that! How can it be?

ASG: I must tell why I said that. If HC has not considered on merits...

ASG: I am told court has also taken cognizance of the chargesheet. So prima facie case is made out. HC not given opportunity to look into merits. If bail is granted, it would be demoralizing HC

J Bhuyan: Don't say that, how is that demoralizing?