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Court orders departmental inquiry against CBI IO; Kejriwal, Sisodia discharged in excise case

February 27, 2026

A Delhi court has discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the excise policy corruption case, criticizing the CBI for its inadequate investigation. The court found no prima facie evidence to support the allegations against the accused, leading to a strong rebuke of the prosecution's claims. In response, the CBI has announced plans to appeal the court's decision in the Delhi High Court.

Central India's Premier English Daily

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Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in excise case.
The court criticized the CBI for serious deficiencies in its investigation.
No prima facie case was established against the accused.
Kejriwal described the case as the 'biggest political conspiracy' in Independent India.
The CBI plans to appeal the court's decision in the Delhi High Court.

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Court orders departmental inquiry against CBI IO; Kejriwal, Sisodia discharged in excise case

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