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Can't CM Arvind Kejriwal sign remission files from jail? Supreme Court asks
Update / Judgement Date
06 Sept 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Supreme Court sought files from the Delhi government regarding the remission of sentences granted to certain prisoners by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The court expressed concern over whether the correct procedures were followed in granting these remissions, which are often politically sensitive. This case underscores the importance of transparency and due process in the exercise of executive powers, particularly in matters involving criminal justice. It also highlights the judicial scrutiny of political decisions that may affect law and order.