The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case linked to the excise policy scam, emphasizing that prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty. Kejriwal is required to fully cooperate with the trial court and remain present at all hearings unless exempted. The court imposed conditions that prevent him from making public comments regarding the ongoing case and from visiting his office or signing official documents, echoing previous orders in related cases. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed concerns about these restrictions but acknowledged judicial discipline. The ruling follows a timeline of events beginning in November 2021, when the new excise policy was implemented, leading to a CBI investigation initiated in mid-2022. The court criticized the CBI for its handling of the case, suggesting it must maintain public trust in its operations.