Excise Policy Case: CBI Opposes Adjournment Request by Arvind Kejriwal and Others in Challenge to Discharge Order

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.

Kejriwal vs Judiciary?: Former Delhi CM Moves Supreme Court Seeks Transfer of Excise Policy Case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

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.

Delhi High Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea to Transfer Excise Policy Case from 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.

Delhi Excise Case: Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia Submit Surety Bonds Before Rouse Avenue Court

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.

Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Remarks Against CBI In Excise Policy Case, Issues Notice To Accused

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.

Mini Trial Conducted By Judge: CBI Moves Appeal Against Arvind Kejriwal’s Discharge In Excise Policy Case

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.

“Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime

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.

Selective and Plainly Arbitrary: Court Slams CBI’s Use of ‘South Group’ Label for Excise Policy Accused

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.

Pre-Meditated and Choreographed: Delhi Court Slams CBI, Orders Action Against Officer In Excise Policy Case

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.

Excise Policy Case| No Overarching Conspiracy: Court Closes CBI Case Against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

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.”