ED Moves Delhi HC Against Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Hearing
Nupur Thapliyal
21 Jun 2024 10:53 AM IST
Live Updates
- 21 Jun 2024 2:37 PM IST
ASG reads court's observation "Although, this is not incorrect that holding a constitutional chair or clear antecedents may not be the only ground for bail as the gravity of alleged offence is required to be looked into. However, it has always been a helpful argument for an accused..."
ASG: That means any minister has to be granted bail. Therefore you're a CM so you should be granted bail. Unheard of.
- 21 Jun 2024 2:34 PM IST
Court: What I understand is that you made two three arguments. That opportunity was not given and that the findings were against the High Court judgment.
ASG: There should be a finding that he is not guilty. That is not there. There cannot be a better case for cancellation of bail than this one.
ASG reads "Guilt of the accused yet to be established".
ASG: See section 45. Finding should be that reasonable grounds of believing that he is not guilty.
- 21 Jun 2024 2:31 PM IST
ASG: If section 45 mandate is not complied with, bail can't be granted. There is no discretion. The finding in para 15 is wrong.
ASG: Then the judge refers to speech of CJI which I think is not relevant. Then the judge relies on statement of Benjamin Franklin.
This principle applies at stage of trial and not bail.