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  Excise policy case: Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma rejects Arvind Kejriwal's recusal plea

  India | April 20, 2026 23:47 IST

  Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed a plea by Arvind Kejriwal seeking her recusal from the excise policy case hearing, stating that the claims raised were not backed by evidence and were based only on allegations questioning her credibility.

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  Liquor sales under scanner in Delhi, Rekha Gupta orders audit of past records

  Delhi | April 12, 2026 23:10 IST

  The Chief Minister said the process will now be closely monitored, with every record being carefully checked and verified. She stressed that transparency and accountability will be ensured at every step.

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  Delhi HC issues notice to CBI over Kejriwal's plea in excise policy case; next hearing on April 13

  India | April 06, 2026 23:56 IST

  The Delhi High Court will next hear the excise policy case on April 13. This comes after Kejriwal, who was accompanied by his wife Sunita, told the court that he has filed a recusal application.

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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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  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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  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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  Arvind Kejriwal offers prayers at Hanuman temple after acquittal in Delhi excise policy case | VIDEO

  Delhi | February 28, 2026 17:34 IST

  AAP supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal offered prayers at the Hanuman Temple in the national capital on Saturday. He was accompanied by top party leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Durgesh Pathak and others.

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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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  Delhi government extends current excise policy for HCRs by one year amid new framework delays

  Delhi | February 25, 2026 22:47 IST

  Delhi: Fees for L-17/L-17F, L-18/L-18F, L-19/L-19F, and L-20/L-20F HCR categories will rise by 10%, as the department retains authority to revisit and revise rates later. Licensees must pay any additional amounts swiftly, facing potential transport permit halts or further penalties if delayed.

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  Delhi govt extends existing liquor licensing regime for FY 2025–26 | Check renewal terms

  Delhi | June 27, 2025 23:50 IST

  Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed officials to draft a new excise policy by June 30 (Monday), emphasising the need for a transparent and efficient liquor distribution system that upholds quality standards while enhancing state revenue.

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  Haryana approves new excise policy for 21.5 months: Here's what has changed

  Business | May 06, 2025 16:19 IST

  In a major decision which could have a significant social impact, the Haryana Cabinet has decided that no sub-vend shall be permitted in villages with a population of 500 or less.

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  Uttar Pradesh's new excise policy comes into effect - Here's what will change

  Business | April 02, 2025 15:34 IST

  Bars and premium retail vends can be opened in Information and Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS) establishments above 20,000 square metres in development authorities and industrial areas.

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  Delhi government extends existing excise policy till June 2025 | Check details

  Delhi | March 27, 2025 7:33 IST

  Delhi excise policy: The extended policy, also known as the old excise policy, came into operation in September 2022 after the then AAP govt scrapped its reformative policy (2021-22) that ran into rough weather amid allegations of irregularities in its formulation and implementation.

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  Delhi government to continue past excise policy in coming financial year 2025-26

  Delhi | March 14, 2025 7:32 IST

  Delhi: The excise dept has asked the four government corporations involved in retail sale of liquor in the city, to stock up for summers and ensure availability of different brands and prevent brand pushing.

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  Why Uttarakhand to shut liquor shops near religious places under new excise policy | Know here

  India | March 04, 2025 15:56 IST

  The Uttarakhand government has approved a new excise policy for 2025-26, shutting liquor shops near religious places. The policy also boosts local employment, supports wineries, and enforces strict liquor sale regulations.

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  CAG report on liquor policy sent to Public Accounts Committee: Delhi Assembly Speaker

  Delhi | February 28, 2025 7:41 IST

  Vijender Gupta claimed that the CAG's 'Performance Audit Report on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' has brought out grave irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy in Delhi by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

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  Delhi court orders ED to share documents in excise policy case involving Kejriwal

  Delhi | February 26, 2025 14:24 IST

  A Delhi court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to furnish key documents to the accused, including Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy scam case. Next hearing scheduled for March 3.

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  Atishi defends excise policy after CAG's report: 'AAP took right decision by removing old policy'

  Delhi | February 25, 2025 16:43 IST

  CAG report: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Delhi tabled a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the second day of the eighth Delhi Assembly today.

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  Noida to get 239 composite liquor shops under UP’s excise policy for FY 2025-26, check details

  Uttar Pradesh | February 17, 2025 13:42 IST

  This UP govt has introduced composite shops for the first time in the liquor policy. Noida currently has 146 IMFL shops, 140 beer shops, 234 country liquor shops, 29 premium liquor vends and 27 model shops.

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  UP Cabinet approves excise policy: Liquor shops to be managed through e-lottery, more details

  Uttar Pradesh | February 06, 2025 14:59 IST

  State Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal said the biggest decision in this policy is that this year the management of all desi liquor shops, composite shops, model shops and bhang shops of the state will be done through e-lottery.