Turning point for AAP? What Kejriwal, Sisodia clean chit in excise case means for the party

27 Feb, 08:08 — 27 Feb, 08:34

Why this matters

The Delhi excise policy case involved serious allegations of corruption against prominent leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including the Chief Minister and his deputy. Their acquittal marks a significant legal and political victory for the AAP, potentially bolstering their public image and electoral prospects ahead of future elections.

Key entitiesArvind Kejriwal Manish Sisodia K Kavitha CBI AAP Delhi Court Narendra Modi

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Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were cleared of charges in the Delhi liquor/excise policy case.
A Delhi court issued the ruling on February 27, 2026.

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Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were cleared of charges in the Delhi liquor policy case.

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A Delhi court discharged all 23 accused in the 2021–22 excise policy case.

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hinduMostly Factual47d ago

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia cleared of charges in Delhi liquor policy case

A Delhi court discharged all 23 accused in the 2021–22 excise policy case, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and K Kavitha, ruling there was “no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent”. The judge said the CBI’s case was based on conjecture.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual47d ago

Court slams CBI use of 'South' in liquor policy case against Kejriwal, Kavitha; cites ‘Dominican’ example from US

Rouse Avenue court questions agency's use of region-specific term in its chargesheet, refers to case in United States wherein ‘Dominican’ was objected to

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indian-expressMostly Factual47d ago