A Delhi court discharged all 23 individuals, including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, named in the CBI’s excise policy case, citing insufficient evidence to frame charges.
- Discharge vs. Acquittal: Proceedings terminated without trial, not a judgment on guilt.
- CBI’s Allegations: The CBI alleged a ₹100 crore payment influenced the now-scrapped liquor policy.
- Court’s Reasoning: Found “no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent,” criticizing CBI’s reliance on conjecture.
- Next Steps: The CBI plans to challenge the ruling in the Delhi High Court.
- ED Case Continues: A separate money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate remains active.