Today, On 16th March, In Excise Policy Case, CBI opposed the adjournment request by Arvind Kejriwal and others, but the Delhi High Court granted them time to respond to the petition challenging their discharge in the alleged liquor policy scam corruption case today.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court of India under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, challenging the Delhi High Court Chief Justice’s refusal to change the judge in the excise policy case overseen by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
The Delhi High Court has refused Arvind Kejriwal’s request to shift the excise policy case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to another Bench. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya said the case was assigned as per the roster and found no reason to transfer it administratively.
Former Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia furnished Rs 50,000 surety bonds after discharge in the Delhi Excise Policy Case, with Rouse Avenue Court and Special Judge Jitendra Singh accepting the bonds to secure their presence if an appeal arises.
The Delhi High Court stayed adverse remarks against the Central Bureau of Investigation after a trial court discharged 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, in the Delhi excise policy case and paused related proceedings.
The CBI, while challenging the discharge of all 23 accused including former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, alleged that Judge Jitendra Singh conducted a “mini trial” and passed the order after selectively reading its case.
A Delhi Court, while discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the excise policy case, criticised the ED for making arrests before the predicate offence is judicially tested. The Court warned that mechanical use of PMLA powers risks violating Article 21 and turning investigation into punishment.
Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation for tagging some accused in the Delhi excise policy case as the ‘South Group’ while avoiding any corresponding ‘North Group’ label for others. Calling it plainly arbitrary and unwarranted.
Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court ordered action against a Central Bureau of Investigation officer in the excise policy case, saying departmental proceedings are needed to ensure accountability. The judge termed the investigation “pre-meditated and choreographed,” asserting the allegations were tailored to support a narrative.
Today, On 27th February, A Delhi court dismissed all charges against 23 individuals in the excise policy case, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha. The Court ruled, “There was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the excise policy.”
