Arvind Kejriwal bail highlights: ‘People of Delhi celebrating Diwali,’ says AAP on Delhi CM's release

“The Supreme Court has shown a mirror to 'kattar beimaan' (outright dishonest) Arvind Kejriwal while granting bail to him. He should immediately resign after this,” said BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia.

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj tells ANI: "The CM will come at around 5-6 pm. All the party workers are going to come to his residence. Some party workers are at the Tihar jail to welcome him... The nervousness of the BJP is now visible. They were worried that Arvind Kejriwal would come out... Now they have danger whether it is Delhi or Haryana..."

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, tells reporters: "BJP's plans have been washed away. They want to jail the Opposition leaders and stay in power. Their only goal is this..."

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: Former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia says that the BJP is talking about the bail conditions imposed on Arvind Kejriwal because they are scared about him coming out.

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: Former Delhi deputy CM & AAP leader Manish Sisodia says, "... This is an emotional moment for all of us that our brother and political guru Arvind Kejriwal is going to be out after all the evil plans designed by the BJP... The SC has given a message to the BJP that they have to stop their dictatorship... The SC has said that the BJP is misusing the agencies and has made them their caged parrot... The SC said in very clear words that the CBI is working as a caged parrot... The SC's order has given an assurance that if someone is a dictator or misusing the agencies, then the Constitution of India is there to protect..."

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: The Supreme Court on Friday made strongly worded observations on the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, saying the agency must demonstrate that it is now an "uncaged parrot". Read more.

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar says that Delhi CM's release shows that the foundation of democracy in the country is still strong.

“The fight for so long started today on the path of truth. Kejriwal's bail confirmed the feeling that a conspiracy to overthrow someone in a lowly way will never succeed in a democratic country,” Pawar wrote in a post in Marathi on X.

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal should immediately resign after Supreme Court bail order, says BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia.

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: “The Supreme Court has shown a mirror to 'kattar beimaan' AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal once again... He has got conditional bail... The 'jail wala' CM is now a 'bail wala' CM... The most important is that Arvind Kejriwal CM should resign as per the voice of the people of Delhi... But he will not do that because he does not have even a drop of morality...” BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia says.

He used to say that a politician should resign even if there is an allegation. And now he is out on bail, he was in jail for 6 months, but he is not resigning... Bhrashtrachaar yukt, CM abhiyukt... Now, he is in the category of an accused..."

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: Delhi minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai tells ANI, "Congratulations to everyone. Delhi CM is coming out now. There is joy among people. This has sent a message across Delhi and the entire country that dictatorship loses one day, however strong it might be..."

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: “CM Arvind Kejriwal has made the dictator of the country bow down. In the excise case, no one got anything. By creating a mountain of lies, BJP and Modi government tried to finish off AAP and Kejriwal using ED and CBI,” says Sanjay Singh.

"But truth always prevails. Today, he is coming out (of jail), and now we will unite strongly for the Haryana and Delhi (Assembly) elections," he adds.

Arvind Kejriwal bail news LIVE: “It has been proven once again that there is no other politician as true, honest and patriot like Arvind Kejriwal. BJP hatched thousands of conspiracy to arrest him. An honest man who was working to improve the lives of people was jailed, there is no greater sin than this in the history of democracy,” Manish Sisodia says, according to ANI.

"Today, we salute and thank the Supreme Court, Constitution and Babasaheb. This is not a victory of truth, lies have also been exposed. Supreme Court observed that arrest by CBI was planned to stop his release in the ED case...People prayed for him and their prayers have been answered today, I thank them and the almighty..."

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: In a post on X, Delhi minister Atishi says, "Satyamev Jayate. Truth can be troubled, not defeated."

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, writes on X, "Congratulations to AAP family! Kudos for staying strong..."

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: Justice Bhuyan says CBI can't justify arrest and continue detention, citing evasive replies by the Delhi chief minister.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: ‘Satyamev Jayate,’ posts AAP on X after Supreme Court granted bail to the Delhi chief minister.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: In his order, Justice Suryakant has said:

-Arrest by the CBI is legal.

-Kejriwal is to be released on a bail bond of ₹10 lakh.

-Delhi CM is not allowed to comment on the case in public.

Justice Bhuyan, however, differed from Justice Suryakant regarding the arrest of Kejriwal. He observed that the Delhi CM was arrested only to frustrate the bail granted in the ED case.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: While granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal, Justice Bhuyan observed: “The CBI's arrest was perhaps only to frustrate the grant of bail to Kejriwal in the ED case.” More details here.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: Justice Bhuyan expressed reservations about restraining Kejriwal from entering the CM's office or signing files, but he eventually agreed to these conditions, as imposed by another bench while granting him bail in the ED case.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: Justice Bhuyan says: "CBI must ensure that the perception of it being a ‘caged parrot’ is discarded. It must be above board."

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: Justice Bhuyan says: “Bail is the rule, and jail an exception. All courts must ensure that the prosecution and the process of trial doesn't become a form of punishment in itself.”

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: In his judgment, Justice Bhuyan has raised questions over the timing and manner in which the Delhi CM was arrested by the CBI.

“Non-cooperation cannot mean self-incrimination, and therefore, Kejriwal's arrest by the CBI on this ground was impermissible,” he says.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: In his judgment, Justice Kant has underlined the issue of liberty and speedy trial.

Justice Bhuyan has also concurred with Justice Kant on the issue of granting regular bail to the Delhi CM.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Arvind Kejriwal bail hearing LIVE: Justice Surya Kant is reading out his judgment. He says that there are 3 issues framed in the case.

Regarding procedural violations, Justice Kant rejects Kejriwal's plea regarding arrest by the CBI in the excise policy case.