CBI Slams Delhi Judge's Order as 'Illegal, Perverse' in Kejriwal Excise Case Appeal
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has challenged the decision to discharge all 23 accused in the Delhi excise policy probe, including former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. The agency claims that the judge conducted a 'mini trial' and passed an order based on selective reading of the case.
The CBI has argued that the policy-level changes in the liquor policy in Delhi were not mere administrative decisions but were foundational acts in furtherance of 'a pre-arranged quid pro quo', facilitated by the top leaders of the Delhi government and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
The agency has alleged that the judge lacked understanding of its case and passed adverse remarks against the agency and its investigating officer. The CBI has further argued that its case discloses a single, continuing criminal conspiracy beginning at the stage of formulation of the policy and culminating in the generation and utilisation of kickbacks for Goa elections.
The Delhi high court will hear the CBI appeal against the discharge of the accused persons on March 9.
