Delhi CM can't perform official duties if released: Supreme Court

• Supreme Court considering to grant interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal 
• If Kejriwal is granted bail, he won't be performing his official duties 
• Kejriwal would refrain from signing any files unless required by the Lieutenant Governor

The Supreme Court is hearing Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal's bail petition on Tuesday after the court expressed that it is open to consider interim bail for AAP supremo owing to the polls.

SC says to Kejriwal's lawyer that if interim bail is granted to the Delhi CM, they do not want him performing official duties to avoid potential conflicts. The Court expressed its intention to avoid any interference in the government's functioning, especially during elections.

Detailing the conditions under which bail might be granted, the bench said, "We do not want any interference in the working of the government in any way. We thought or are considering giving you interim bail because of elections. Otherwise, we would have heard arguments, reserved the judgment and pronounced it after vacations."

Addressing concerns about the potential consequences of allowing Kejriwal to perform official duties while on bail, the Supreme Court highlighted possible cascading effects. However, Kejriwal's counsel assured the Court that he would refrain from signing any files unless required by the Lieutenant Governor.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tells SC he will not deal with any excise policy scam related files, if granted interim bail. 

The court said it would continue hearing the case at 2 pm today. ED will resume its arguments on the merit of the case.