Swati Maliwal assault case: In a recent development, the Delhi Tis Hazari Court declined the second bail plea of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhis Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kumar stands accused of assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at Kejriwals residence, sparking a legal saga that continues to unfold.This is the second time Kumars bail application has been turned down by the court. His initial plea, submitted on May 27, met a similar fate. Advocate Sanjeev Nasiar, representing Kumar and heading the legal cell of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), lodged this recent appeal.The Tiz Hazari court ordered Kumars remand into 14-day judicial custody concerning the alleged assault on Maliwal on May 31. Arrested on May 18 by the Delhi Police, Kumar awaits his next court appearance slated for June 14, upon the conclusion of his current judicial custody.Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhis Tis Hazari Court dismissed the regular bail plea of Bibhav Kumar.It is the second bail plea which has been dismissed by the court. His first regular bail plea was dismissed on May 27.— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2024What are polices claimsPolice sought an extension of Kumars custody, citing the need for a thorough investigation. The police expressed concerns about potential evidence tampering, interference with the investigation and threats to witnesses allegedly posed by Kumar.Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava revealed that Kumar allegedly erased data from his mobile phone and refused to divulge the password. Moreover, forensic analysis of CCTV footage raised suspicions of tampering, with Kumar spending a significant period near the DVR location.What are Swati Maliwals allegationsIn her filed First Information Report (FIR), Swati Maliwal detailed the alleged assault, including claims of being slapped, kicked, and struck forcefully by Kumar during a visit to Kejriwals residence on May 13. Medical examinations at AIIMS Delhi corroborated Maliwals injuries.Maliwals responseExpressing dismay over her treatment by the AAP, Maliwal accused Kejriwal of victim shaming, emphasizing her longstanding dedication to public service. She lamented attempts to vilify her while portraying Kumar as a hero, echoing her commitment to selfless and honest service since 2006.
