Delhi HC grants Kejriwal time to reply to CBI’s plea in excise policy case

The probe agency has challenged a trial court verdict on February 27 that discharged the AAP chief in the case

Updated - March 17, 2026 12:53 am IST - New Delhi

The HC has posted for hearing on April 6 the probe agency’s plea against Arvind Kejriwal’s discharge in the case. | Photo Credit: File Photo

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted time to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, senior party leader Manish Sisodia, and 21 others to respond to the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) petition challenging a trial court verdict on February 27 that discharged them in the excise policy case.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma posted the CBI’s plea for hearing on April 6.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the probe agency, said the trial court’s “perverse” order “cannot remain on record even for a second more than necessary”. He added that Mr. Kejriwal and others should not be given more than a week’s time to file their response.

Published - March 17, 2026 12:45 am IST

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