In a significant legal development, a Delhi court on Thursday discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the high-profile Delhi CBI case concerning alleged liquor policy corruption. The order was delivered by Special Judge Jitender Singh at the Rouse Avenue Court, providing major relief to all 23 accused.
Court Flags ‘Significant Gaps’ in Chargesheet
While delivering the verdict, the court sharply criticized the CBI’s investigation, noting that the voluminous chargesheet was riddled with shortcomings. The judge observed that despite extensive documentation, crucial evidentiary links were missing. The court specifically highlighted that the agency failed to establish a prima facie case against Manish Sisodia. It further noted that Arvind Kejriwal had been implicated without credible supporting evidence. These observations underline serious judicial concerns over the conduct and presentation of the investigation in the Delhi CBI case.
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All 23 Accused Cleared in Delhi CBI Case
आख़िर में अधर्म और अन्याय हारता है और सच ही जीतता है।
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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 27, 2026
With the discharge of all 23 individuals, the proceedings against them are effectively ended at this stage unless challenged in a higher court. The case had revolved around alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, which had triggered a political storm, leading to multiple investigations and arrests. The matter became a flashpoint between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and opposition parties, with both sides trading accusations over governance and accountability.
The court’s decision marks a major relief for the accused and raises questions over investigative practices in high-profile corruption cases like the Delhi CBI case.