Delhi Excise policy case: HC adjourns to May 4 CBI plea against Kejriwal’s discharge
The Delhi High Court has postponed the hearing on the CBI's petition challenging the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and others in the excise policy case to May 4. The court noted that some accused have yet to file their replies, while the CBI's plea against the trial court's decision remains under consideration. Legal experts are divided on the implications of Kejriwal's decision not to appear in court.
- ▪The Delhi High Court adjourned the CBI's plea against the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and others to May 4.
- ▪Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted the accused a final opportunity to file their replies.
- ▪The trial court had previously discharged Kejriwal and others, stating the case could not survive judicial scrutiny.
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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) posted for May 4 the hearing on CBI’s petition challenging a trial court order discharging former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the excise policy case.While Mr Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and former AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak have chosen not to appear or send lawyer on their behalf to contest the case, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, the judge granted them one final opportunity to file their replies. ‘Weakening public faith’ vs.
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