Kumar Bahukhandi
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vibhav Kumar in the case of assault on MP Swati Maliwal. Vibhav Kumar has got this relief from the Supreme Court with some conditions. The Supreme Court made an important comment during the hearing on Vibhav Kumar’s bail plea.
The Supreme Court said that the investigation has been completed. The chargesheet has also been filed in the case. In such a situation, more than 51 people have to testify. It will take time to complete the trial. Vibhav has been in custody for more than 100 days. He cannot create obstacles in the investigation which has already been completed.
The police have expressed apprehension of influencing the witnesses. If the witnesses are influenced, the concession of bail can be withdrawn. We are not inclined to hear whether prima facie crime is made out or not? This is the exclusive jurisdiction of the trial court.
Vibhav Kumar was arrested on May 18
Vibhav Kumar, who was the personal secretary of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on 18 May. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal had accused Vibhav Kumar of assault at the CM residence. On July 12, the High Court rejected his bail plea.
The Supreme Court said during the hearing that the records show that 51 witnesses are to be examined in the court. The trial will take time. The judge said, the Additional Solicitor General says that the accused can influence important witnesses. He says that bail should not be granted until those witnesses are examined. We want to put such a condition so that he cannot do so. If the accused tries to influence the witnesses, it will be considered misuse of bail.
The Supreme Court granted bail with these conditions
- The accused should not go to the CM’s house and office.
- Statements of important witnesses should be recorded soon.
- The accused and people associated with him should not comment on the case.
– The accused should not be given any such position through which he can influence the case.
– Vibhav should not be given the position of CM’s personal secretary or any such position.
– The leaders of the party (AAP) to which the accused is associated should not comment on this case.
– Court (to the police lawyer) – If the accused does not cooperate, then you can file an application.
– The lower court should record the statements of important witnesses within 3 months.
