The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case noting that he has been in custody for over 100 days.
Kumar, the personal assistant to Kejriwal, allegedly assaulted Maliwal at the chief minister’s official residence on May 13.
Bibhav Kumar is accused of assaulting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on May 13 at the chief minister's official residence
Swati Maliwal assault case: An FIR was registered against Kumar on May 16 under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to criminal intimidation, assault or using criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.
The Delhi Police in its chargesheet has also pointed towards a higher conspiracy against the AAP Rajya Sabha MP.
Swati Maliwal assault case: The FIR against Kumar was registered on May 16 under various Indian Penal Code provisions, including those related to criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.
Bibhav Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police on May 18, in connection with a FIR registered by Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal assault case.
The Delhi Police has formally charged Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the Swati Maliwal assault case. The chargesheet was filed at Tis Hazari Court, marking a significant development in the legal proceedings.
Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted by Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal's aide at his official residence when she went to meet him on May 13. The Delhi Police has almost concluded its investigation into the matter, sources said.
An FIR filed on May 16 against Bibhav Kumar included charges of criminal intimidation, assault with intent to disrobe a woman, and attempted culpable homicide under the Indian Penal Code.
An FIR was registered against Kumar on May 16 under various Indian Penal Code provisions, including those related to criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe and attempt to commit culpable homicide.
Bibhav Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police on May 18, in connection with a FIR registered by Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal assault case. Through his plea, Kumar has sought appropriate compensation for his alleged illegal arrest, in deliberate and blatant violation of the provisions of law.
Swati Maliwal assault case: An FIR was registered against Kumar on May 16 under various Indian Penal Code provisions, including those related to criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe and attempt to commit culpable homicide.
Kumar's judicial custody was ending today as he was sent to judicial custody on June 1 for 14 days. Bibhav Kumar has also moved to the High Court seeking regular bail after his two bail applications were dismissed by the Tis Hazari Court.
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court had denied Bibhav Kumar bail in the Swati Maliwal assault case. He has moved Delhi High Court seeking a regular bail in the matter.
In a significant development in the case involving the assault of AAP MP Swati Maliwal, the Delhi Police has introduced a fresh section under the Indian Penal Code against Bibhav Kumar, an aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Bibhav Kumar's earlier bail plea was dismissed by Tis Hazari court on May 27. Swati Maliwal has accused him of hitting her at Delhi CM house in the morning of May 13, while she was there to meet Arvind Kejriwal.
Swati Maliwal accused Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party of using leadership and resources to pain her as villain. She also said that she was victim-shamed every day and her character was maligned.
The decision came after a hearing on the case, which has garnered significant media attention. Details on the evidence presented and the arguments made during the hearing have not yet been disclosed.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar filed a bail plea in Delhi’s Tis Hazari court seeking bail in connection with the AAP MP Swati Maliwal assault case.
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