Today, On 6th December, In the Delhi Excise Policy case, the court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a list of un-relied upon documents and other relevant materials. The directive aims to ensure transparency and clarity in the ongoing investigation. This step is crucial for facilitating a fair trial, as the court seeks to evaluate the evidence presented in the case. The CBI is now required to provide a detailed account of the documents to be used or excluded from the proceedings.
New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue court directed the filing of a list of un-relied and other documents by the next hearing date, which has been postponed to December 13 in the Delhi Excise Policy case.
Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Manish Sisodia, BRS leader K. Kavitha, and other accused appeared via video conferencing.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja instructed the CBI to submit the list of documents in response to the defendants’ claims that certain documents related to notices issued to witnesses and those received from them had not been provided.
The CBI stated that these documents are part of the case diary and cannot be shared with the accused. During the hearing, the CBI confirmed that they would file the list by the next court date.
This case pertains to the scrapped Delhi liquor policy, which led to the arrests of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, both of whom have since been granted bail by the Supreme Court.
The Delhi Excise Policy Case refers to a high-profile investigation into allegations of corruption and irregularities in the formulation and implementation of Delhi’s excise policy for 2021-22. The policy aimed to privatize the sale of alcohol, allowing private players to run liquor shops under a new licensing system.
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However, it faced allegations of favouring certain liquor cartels and providing undue benefits to them, leading to accusations of bribery and corruption among Delhi government officials and businessmen.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are probing the case, focusing on the involvement of political figures, bureaucrats, and others in the alleged scam. Several prominent individuals, including Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, have been named in the investigation.
The case led to political controversies, with parties accusing each other of using the case for political gains.
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