Arvind Kejriwal is expected to be released from jail today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy scam. The court's conditions for bail include not obstructing the investigation or influencing witnesses. Despite this, the Enforcement Directorate is expected to appeal the decision in the Delhi High Court to strengthen its case.

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal is set to be released from jail today, June 21, after being granted bail on a ₹1 lakh bond by the Rouse Avenue Court yesterday. Special Judge Niyay Bindu granted the bail in connection with a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy, also known as the Delhi liquor excise policy scam.

The court imposed specific conditions for Kejriwal's bail, including not interfering with the investigation or influencing witnesses. The judge also instructed Kejriwal to appear in court when required and to cooperate fully with the investigation.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) plans to appeal the trial court's decision in the Delhi High Court today, according to ANI sources.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) welcomed the court's decision, stating, "Truth can be troubled, but not defeated." Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi expressed her support by posting "Satyamev Jayate" on X (formerly Twitter), while senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha celebrated the "victory of justice" and thanked the court for granting bail.

AAP supporters celebrated outside Kejriwal's residence in Delhi by bursting firecrackers.

Opposition leaders also reacted to the news, with some calling the court's decision "long overdue." Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal commented on X, suggesting that Kejriwal's bail was overdue now that the elections are over. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav praised the bail as a victory of truth and democracy, alleging that the ED's statements were baseless and politically motivated.