Supreme Court Issues Notice to Delhi Police in Swati Maliwal Assault Case Against Bibhav Kumar, Denying Bail

Aug 1, 2024, 07:02 AM

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi police regarding a plea filed by Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. The court made scathing observations about Kumar's conduct, describing him as a 'goon' and expressing shock that such an individual was employed in the Chief Minister's office. The court noted that Kumar assaulted Maliwal even after she informed him about her physical condition. The incident, which took place in May this year at Kejriwal's official residence, led to Maliwal calling the police helpline. The Supreme Court questioned the propriety of having such individuals in the Chief Minister's office and highlighted the gravity of the charges against Kumar, indicating that even contract killers and murderers are sometimes granted bail, but Kumar's case is particularly severe. The plea challenges the Delhi High Court's order denying him bail.