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  'Truth has triumphed': Kejriwal hails Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal in liquor policy case

  Delhi | May 14, 2026 22:58 IST

  Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on Thursday recused herself from hearing the excise policy case further, in which Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia are among the accused. She stated that the matter would now be placed before another bench.

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  Sisodia follows Kejriwal's lead, opts out of hearing before Delhi HC bench in excise policy case

  Delhi | April 28, 2026 11:14 IST

  On Monday, Kejriwal also wrote a letter to the high court judge after his plea seeking the recusal of Justice Sharma was rejected on April 20.

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  Sisodia meets Kejriwal as Raghav Chadha, six other MPs' exodus leaves AAP in shambles

  India | April 25, 2026 11:05 IST

  After seven of AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs quit the party, senior leader Manish Sisodia met party chief Arvind Kejriwal at his residence in New Delhi to formulate party's strategy, as the exodus comes just before next year's assembly elections in Punjab.

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  Delhi Excise Policy: ED moves high court challenging Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in summons cases

  Delhi | March 30, 2026 23:34 IST

  Delhi Excise Policy: ED moves high court challenging Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in summons cases

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  Excise policy case: Delhi HC grants Kejriwal, Sisodia time to reply on CBI plea against discharge

  Delhi | March 16, 2026 13:42 IST

  The Delhi High Court has granted more time to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others to respond to the CBI's plea challenging their discharge in the excise policy case. The court has listed the matter for April 6.

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  Delhi excise policy case: Kejriwal, Sisodia escalate to SC after HC CJ rejects judge transfer plea

  India | March 15, 2026 23:45 IST

  Delhi excise policy case: The scrapped 2021 Delhi excise policy sought to boost revenue through liquor sales privatisation but drew fire for alleged irregularities, kickbacks to favored licensees and massive losses to the state exchequer, triggering CBI and ED investigations.

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  Kejriwal, Sisodia submit Rs 50,000 security bond in Rouse Avenue Court after excise policy discharge

  India | March 14, 2026 14:55 IST

  Excise policy case: AAP leaders Kejriwal and Sisodia adhered to the Rouse Avenue Court's February 27 order, which cleared all 23 accused, including themselves, via an exhaustive 1,100-paragraph ruling that uncovered no proof of conspiracy or flaws in the now-defunct excise policy's development.

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  Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others on CBI plea in excise policy case

  Delhi | March 09, 2026 12:31 IST

  The Delhi HC said it will pass order asking trial court to defer proceedings in ED case. Delhi HC also sought stand of Kejriwal, Sisodia and others on CBI's plea against their discharge in excise policy case.

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  CBI says excise policy case biggest scam, calls lower court's acquittal of Kejriwal, Sisodia 'wrong'

  India | March 09, 2026 11:44 IST

  The probe agency said the trial court passed order in favour of Kejriwal, Sisodia and others, acquitting them without trial and added that the bribe givers flew in private aircraft during the peak of Covid, even when private aircraft were not allowed.

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  Delhi court orders departmental inquiry against CBI officer who investigated excise policy case

  India | February 27, 2026 14:10 IST

  A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the politically charged liquor policy case, pulling up the CBI by saying it found no "overarching conspiracy or criminal intent" in the policy.

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  Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia cleared of charges by court: Timeline of Delhi liquor policy case

  India | February 27, 2026 12:05 IST

  "There was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the excise policy," the Rouse Avenue Court said in the Delhi liquor policy case while clearing Kejriwal and Sisodia of all charges.

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  Kejriwal cleared in Excise case, AAP calls it victory of truth, Atishi says 'Satyamev Jayate'

  Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:32 IST

  Following the court verdict, Kejriwal called it a victory for truth and honesty, saying the BJP’s allegations were false. AAP leaders and supporters celebrated the decision, describing it as vindication for the party and its leadership.

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  CBI to challenge clean chit given to Kejriwal, Sisodia and others in excise policy case

  India | April 07, 2026 13:04 IST

  The CBI has been probing alleged corruption in the formulation and execution of the erstwhile-AAP government's now-scrapped excise policy.

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  Kejriwal breaks down after court clears him in liquor policy case, says he's 'kattar imaandaar'

  India | February 27, 2026 12:41 IST

  Overcome with emotion outside the Rouse Avenue Court, Arvind Kejriwal tearfully broke down, his voice shaking as he invoked divine justice and praised the strength of India's judicial system.

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  Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others cleared of all charges in Delhi excise policy case

  Delhi | February 27, 2026 12:42 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Telangana MLC K Kavitha, along with all others, have been acquitted in the CBI’s Delhi excise policy case. The Rouse Avenue Court ruled there was no evidence of criminal conspiracy or wrongdoing.

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  Sisodia's 'saam, daam' remark stirs row in Punjab; BJP, SAD move EC, Cong calls it a 'confession'

  India | August 17, 2025 10:47 IST

  The BJP has moved to the ECI, with the party's state unit chief Sunil Jakhar writing a letter to the poll body, seeking action against Manish Sisodia. In his letter, Jakhar alleged Sisodia's remark shows that AAP intends to "undermine" the democratic process.

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  Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain summoned by ACB in alleged Rs 2,00 crore classroom construction scam

  Delhi | June 04, 2025 7:09 IST

  Satyendar Jain has been asked to appear for questioning on June 6 while Sisodia has been called on June 9.

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  Case against AAP's Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in Rs 2,000 crore classroom scam

  Delhi | April 30, 2025 23:37 IST

  The Anti-Corruption Branch has registered a case against AAP leaders and former Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in a R2,000 crore scam linked to the construction of 12,748 classrooms during AAP’s tenure.

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  President Murmu approves FIR against Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in Rs 1,300 cr classroom 'scam'

  India | March 13, 2025 20:48 IST

  In 2022, the Delhi government's vigilance directorate recommended a probe into the alleged scam and submitted a report to the chief secretary.

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  Home Ministry's nod to investigate Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in corruption case

  India | March 13, 2025 19:37 IST

  The MHA has approved an investigation against former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and former Minister Satyendar Jain in a corruption case. The MHA informed the Delhi LG’s Secretariat on Thursday, stating that sanction for action against both former ministers has been granted.