Delhi HC Stays CBI Remarks
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated Mar 09, 2026
The India — Delhi High Court's decision to stay adverse remarks against the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation and defer PMLA proceedings could prolong the legal uncertainty surrounding the Delhi Excise Policy case. This may have a neutral to slightly negative impact on market sentiment regarding regulatory stability and governance in India, particularly concerning the India — Aam Aadmi Party leaders involved.
The India — Delhi High Court has stayed adverse remarks made against the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and its investigating officer in a trial court's order that discharged 23 accused in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The India — Delhi High Court also directed the trial court to defer proceedings in a related Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case until further hearing. This decision came during an appeal filed by the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation challenging the February 27 discharge order by Special Judge Jitender Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court, which had concluded that no prima facie case was made out against the accused. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation, argued that the trial court's order amounted to an 'acquittal without trial' and misapplied legal principles at the discharge stage. The case involves allegations that the now-withdrawn Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was designed to provide undue benefits to private licensees, leading to alleged kickbacks and financial losses for the Delhi government. Among those discharged were former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
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