SC Grants Bail To Bibhav Kumar In Swati Maliwal Assault Case; AAP Expresses 'Heartfelt Thanks'

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar in AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal assault case.

Bail granted to Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case
Bail granted to Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case Photo: PTI
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The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar in AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal assault case.

The Supreme Court has directed that Bibhav Kumar not be reinstated as a personal assistant or assigned any official duties in the Chief Minister's office.

The SC bench consisting of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan also ordered that he must not enter the Chief Minister's residence until all witnesses have been examined.

Kumar allegedly assaulted Maliwal, a Rajya Sabha MP, on May 13 at Kejriwal's official residence.

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. He was arrested on May 18.

During a press conference, AAP chief national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar was asked about the decision.

"Heartfelt thanks to Supreme Court for grating bail to Bibhav Kumar. This matter is sub-judice and it won't be appropriate to comment on it further," she said.

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