Coverage dated May 9, 2024

Top Indian opposition leader given bail by the Supreme Court enabling him to campaign in elections

Headline from The Republic

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to a top opposition leader who was arrested nearly seven weeks ago in a bribery case that opposition parties called a political move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government against his rivals during a national election.

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Jailed Indian opposition leader granted bail to take part in election campaign (opens The Guardian)

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    Supreme court judges order Arvind Kejriwal’s release until 1 June and question timing of his arrest on corruption charges

  2. Fox News

    India's top court grants opposition leader bail, enabling him to campaign in elections (opens Fox News)

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    A top Indian opposition leader has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court nearly seven weeks after his arrest in a bribery case, according to officials.

  3. The Republic

    Top Indian opposition leader given bail by the Supreme Court enabling him to campaign in elections (opens The Republic)

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    NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to a top opposition leader who was arrested nearly seven weeks ago in a bribery case that opposition parties called a political move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government against his rivals during a national election.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    India: Modi rival Kejriwal released on bail to campaign – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    India's top court has granted Delhi's chief elected official, Arvind Kejriwal, temporary bail so he can campaign in elections. His detention on corruption charges is seen by supporters as a bid to stymie the opposition.

  5. Al Jazeera

    India’s top court grants bail to opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Supreme Court allows Delhi chief minister to leave custody until June 1, allowing him to campaign for elections.

  6. Washington Times

    Top Indian opposition leader released on bail by court enabling him to campaign in elections (opens Washington Times)

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    A top Indian opposition leader was freed from jail on interim bail by the Supreme Court on Friday nearly seven weeks after his arrest in a bribery case that opposition parties called a political move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government against one of his rivals during a national election.

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