Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court seeking extension of his interim bail by seven more days on health grounds in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy scam.
In his appeal, the CM requested a seven-day extension of the provisional parole due to health concerns, citing his weight loss of seven kilos among other reasons.
“Kejriwal lost 7 kg weight after arrest. Kejriwal’s ketone level very high and there may be symptoms of some serious disease,” AAP said in a statement. The plea said Kejriwal is required to undergo some medical tests and for this purpose, the interim bail, which is ending on June 1, be extended.
Earlier on May 10, the top court granted Kejriwal interim bail for a period of 21 days to enable him to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. It, however, had barred him from visiting his office or the Delhi secretariat and signing official files unless absolutely necessary for obtaining the lieutenant governor’s approval.