Holding that the prosecution had failed to disclose "even the threshold of a prima facie suspicion, far less the grave suspicion" required for framing of charges, a Special Court in Delhi on Friday discharged all 23 accused in the CBI case relating to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday expressed strong support for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, terming recent developments in the national capital a vindication of truth and justice.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Friday slammed the BJP, comparing them to an "Icchadhari Naag" after Rouse Avenue Court discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case.
He stated that the Supreme Court had already said that the case wouldn't stand trial, which was reiterated by the court as well. Sisodia added that the court has also set up an inquiry against the CBI officer.
The Rouse Avenue court on Friday discharged former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha and all other Accused persons. The court said that there is no evidence to proceed further accsued persons.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Friday welcomed the Rouse Avenue Court's acquittal AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2022 Delhi Excise Policy case.
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday discharged Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation will approach the Delhi High Court, challenging the Rouse Avenue Court judgment discharging Aam Admi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise policy case, sources in the probe agency said on Friday.
Advocate Vivek Jain, counsel for AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday stated that the court, while examining the case, "meticulously went through all evidence produced by CBI and not a shred of allegation can be said to cross the threshold of charge."
The order was pronounced by Special Judge (PC Act) Jitender Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court. The Court ruled that there was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the formulation of the excise policy and held that the prosecution's case did not withstand judicial scrutiny.
Speaking to reporters, Kejriwal broke down in tears, accusing PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of hatching the biggest political conspiracy of independent India. He also alleged that the BJP planned to finish the Aam Aadmi Party by putting its top five leaders while asserting
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday discharged Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case.