The CBI plans to appeal the Rouse Avenue court’s decision acquitting former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the 2022 Delhi excise policy case. The agency believes that crucial aspects of the investigation were overlooked in the court’s ruling. The case involved allegations of irregularities in the excise policy formulation and implementation, favoritism towards licensees, and unauthorized extensions of licenses.
Arvind Kejriwal, visibly emotional after the court’s decision, expressed gratitude for being cleared of charges. He criticized the portrayal of the case in the media and accused PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating a political conspiracy against AAP. Kejriwal emphasized his faith in the judicial system and thanked the judges for the verdict, stating that truth prevailed.
The Rouse Avenue Court refused to frame charges against Kejriwal and Sisodia in the corruption case related to the liquor policy scam. The court cited insufficient evidence to proceed with the case, including the absence of criminal conspiracy. Both Kejriwal and Sisodia had been arrested earlier in connection with the investigation but were granted bail by the Supreme Court in 2024.
