Supreme Court Directs Kejriwal To Not Visit CM Office While On Interim Bail, Says He May Decide Whether To Step Down From CM Post

The Supreme Court has restricted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from visiting the CM office at Delhi Secretariat as a condition for his bail in a defamation case. The Court emphasized the seriousness of criminal defamation charges and the need to ensure the integrity of legal proceedings. Kejriwal, accused of defaming a BJP leader, challenged the conditions as excessive but was denied relief. The ruling underscores judicial discretion in imposing bail conditions to prevent interference in ongoing cases and to maintain public order. The decision highlights evolving norms in criminal defamation cases involving public figures.