Delhi High Court denies bail to Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case

He seeks bail, claiming the allegations are false and his custody is no longer required

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Updated At : 09:25 PM Jul 12, 2024 IST

New Delhi, July 12

The Delhi High Court on Friday denied bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal.

Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta dismissed Kumar’s bail plea, saying no ground to grant him the relief was made out.

Kumar, presently in judicial custody, allegedly assaulted Maliwal on May 13 at Kejriwal’s official residence. He was arrested on May 18.

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 criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.

Kumar had sought bail, claiming the allegations were false and his custody was no longer required as the probe was over.

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