Kejriwal appears before court in defamation case

"I completely agree but what is the problem with furnishing bail bond," the court said. it added that furnishing a bail bond is a process of law and told Kejriwal that he was seeking different treatment.

Kejriwal responded by saying that it was a case of a political nature and he would not furnish a bail bond.

"You are representing the Aam Aadmi Party. I request you to behave as aam aadmi (common man)," the court said.

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gadkari's lawyer opposed Kejriwal's plea.

The court reserved its order till afternoon.

Gadkari's complaint said on Jan 31 Kejriwal released a list of "India's most corrupt" people and it included Gadkari's name.

Gadkari has told the court that "false, baseless, scandalous, defamatory statements" by Kejriwal against him had lowered his dignity.