Delhi Court Rejects CBI Chargesheet in Excise Policy Scam

A Delhi court has rejected the CBI chargesheet related to the alleged excise policy scam, discharging former Delhi chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, among others. The court found the chargesheet lacked supporting evidence. The CBI is investigating alleged corruption in the policy's formulation and implementation.

In a significant legal development, a Delhi court has opted not to take cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet concerning the alleged corruption in the excise policy scam. The chargesheet faced rejection due to its lack of adequate supporting evidence, according to the Special Judge Jitendra Singh.

This decision led to the discharge of notable political figures, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, along with 21 others. The court's decision highlights critical gaps in the chargesheet's framework.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been conducting a probe into purported corruption linked to the formulation and execution of the AAP government's scrapped excise policy, marking a notable case in regional governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)