Liquor Policy
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'Truth has triumphed': Kejriwal hails Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal in liquor policy case
Delhi | May 14, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTJustice 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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Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya received Rs 200 to Rs 250 crore in liquor 'scam' case: Chargesheet
chhattisgarh | Dec 23, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTAccording to a statement from the ACB/EOW, a comprehensive document of approximately 3,800 pages has named Chaitnaya Baghel as an accused in the alleged scam, which is estimated to be worth over Rs 3,000 crore. As many as eight chargesheets have so far been filed in connection with the case.
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Delhi's liquor mobile app: Pre-book brands, check stocks in real-time under revamped excise policy
Delhi | Dec 17, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTDelhi's new liquor mobile app: The national capital currently has over 700 liquor outlets, all operated by four government-run agencies.
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Delhi govt extends existing liquor licensing regime for FY 2025–26 | Check renewal terms
Delhi | Jun 27, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTChief 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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Delhi government extends existing excise policy till June 2025 | Check details
Delhi | Mar 27, 2025, 07:33 AM ISTDelhi 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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Indian premium liquor makers seek fair play in Delhi, hope new govt will ease policy
Delhi | Mar 23, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTDomestic premium liquor manufacturers are urging the Delhi government to revise its excise policy, which they say unfairly favours imported alcohol brands. High brand-licence fees for Indian spirits have kept many locally made whiskies, gins, wines, and beers out of the capital’s market.
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Delhi government to continue past excise policy in coming financial year 2025-26
Delhi | Mar 14, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTDelhi: 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 | Mar 04, 2025, 03:56 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 28, 2025, 07:41 AM ISTVijender 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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CAG report says new Delhi liquor policy led to the revenue loss of over Rs 2,000 crore: Highlights
Delhi | Feb 25, 2025, 01:16 PM ISTThe CAG report also flagged violations in the process of issuing licences and pointed out that recommendations of an expert panel, formed to suggest changes for the formation of the now scrapped policy, were ignored by then deputy chief minister and excise minister Manish Sisodia.
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Noida to get 239 composite liquor shops under UP’s excise policy for FY 2025-26, check details
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 17, 2025, 01:42 PM ISTThis 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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Andhra Pradesh notifies new liquor policy, govt expects to gain Rs 5,500 crore revenue | DETAILS
India | Oct 01, 2024, 06:38 PM ISTThe overall exercise is estimated to result in the state government raking in Rs 5,500 crore. The RET per annum shall be paid in six equal advance instalments as applicable for each year during the licence period 2024-26.
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Arvind Kejriwal meets parents and wife at home, gets warm welcome: Watch VIDEO
Delhi | Sep 13, 2024, 09:28 PM ISTSoon after coming out of Tihar jail, Delhi CM addressed party workers and supporters before heading home. He said that he is fighting for the nation and will continue to do so.
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WATCH: Kejriwal's first video after his release from Tihar jail, AAP hails it as 'victory of truth'
Delhi | Sep 13, 2024, 11:21 PM ISTArving Kejriwal was first arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money laundering case tied to the alleged liquor policy scam. While in ED custody, he was further arrested by the CBI on June 26 for corruption charges.
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‘Congratulations to AAP family’: Sunita Kejriwal’s first reaction to SC verdict on Delhi CM's bail
Delhi | Sep 13, 2024, 11:51 AM ISTThe Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal on a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh and two sureties in the Delhi excise policy 'scam', directing him to not make any public remarks on the case. The AAP chief was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 26.
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Excise policy case: Delhi court accepts ex-AAP office-bearer Vijay Nair's bail bond after SC's order
Delhi | Sep 03, 2024, 01:22 PM ISTVijay Nair, who was arrested on November 13, 2022, has been associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) since 2014 and used to do fund-raising work for the party.
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Delhi liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal, K Kavitha judicial custody extended till September 2
Delhi | Aug 13, 2024, 07:02 PM ISTThe CBI and ED have alleged that irregularities occurred during the modification of the excise policy, with undue favours being extended to license holders. This alleged misconduct is central to the ongoing investigation in the money laundering case involving Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and others.
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Manish Sisodia visits Hanuman Temple after release, says 'Bajrangbali Kejriwal par kripa karenge'
Delhi | Aug 10, 2024, 11:44 AM ISTDelhi's Former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia visited the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place from where he, along with other AAP leaders, reached Rajghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 9, 2024
India | Aug 09, 2024, 08:03 PM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
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Delhi liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till August 20
Delhi | Aug 08, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTDelhi liquor policy scam: CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by CBI on June 26 from Tihar Jail in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.