Kejriwal & Sisodia walk free in excise policy case — here’s full text of court order

A Delhi court discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case, citing insufficient evidence.

27 Feb, 12:27 — 27 Feb, 12:39

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Why this matters

The discharge of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the high-profile excise policy case is a significant development. This case had cast a shadow over the Aam Aadmi Party's governance and leadership, and their acquittal has major political implications for Delhi and national politics, potentially emboldening the party.

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Perspective Analysis

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Both outlets report the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case by a Delhi court. While Times of India focuses on the court's legal reasoning, Hindustan Times highlights Kejriwal's post-discharge political challenge to PM Modi and the celebratory atmosphere.

Coverage matrix

	Times of India	hindustan-times
Arvind Kejriwal's challenge to PM Modi for fresh polls in Delhi and his pledge to quit politics if BJP wins over 10 seats.
The court's specific reasons for discharge, citing insufficient evidence and no criminal intent.
The discharge of 22 other individuals along with Kejriwal and Sisodia.

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What sources agree on

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were discharged in the excise policy case.
A Delhi court issued the discharge order for Kejriwal and Sisodia.

Where they diverge

Post-discharge focus and narrative

hindustan-times

This outlet frames the day around Kejriwal's political challenge to PM Modi for fresh polls in Delhi and the celebratory mood.

Times of India

This outlet focuses on the court's legal reasoning for the discharge, specifically citing insufficient evidence and lack of criminal intent.

Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

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Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were discharged in the excise policy case.

agreed·hindustan-timesTimes of India

The Delhi court cited insufficient evidence for the discharge.

unverified·Times of India

The Delhi court found no criminal intent in the excise policy case.

unverified·Times of India

Coverage gaps

Arvind Kejriwal's challenge to PM Modi for fresh polls in Delhi and his pledge to quit politics if BJP wins over 10 seats.

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingTimes of India

The court's specific reasons for discharge, citing insufficient evidence and no criminal intent.

ReportedTimes of India

Missinghindustan-times

The discharge of 22 other individuals along with Kejriwal and Sisodia.

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingTimes of India

Perspective Analysis

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Story evolution

The narrative shifted from the legal details of the court's discharge order to the political aftermath and Kejriwal's public statements and challenges.

Court Discharges Kejriwal & SisodiaFeb 27, 12:27 PM

A Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case, citing reasons like insufficient evidence and no criminal intent.

Kejriwal's Political ChallengeFeb 27, 12:39 PM

Following the court's order, Arvind Kejriwal publicly challenged PM Modi to fresh polls in Delhi, promising to quit politics if the BJP wins more than 10 seats.

How outlets covered this

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hindustan-times

Court relief, tears, band-baaja, then a challenge to hold fresh polls in Delhi: Kejriwal's big day in Capital

Times of India