SC grants bail to Kejriwal's assistant Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case

The Supreme Court also barred Kumar from entering the Prime Minister's residence until all witnesses had been examined.

Kumar allegedly attacked Maliwal, a Rajya Sabha MP, at Kejriwal's official residence on May 13.

On May 16, an FIR was filed against Kumar under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those relating to criminal intimidation, assault or use of criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe her, and attempt to murder. He was arrested on May 18.

The Supreme Court refused bail, saying that the accused enjoyed “considerable influence” and there was no reason to grant him bail. It could not be ruled out that witnesses would be influenced or evidence tampered with if the complainant was released on bail, it said.