Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court’s Adverse Remarks Against CBI in Excise Policy Case

The Delhi High Court today stayed adverse remarks and directions for a departmental inquiry made by a trial court against the CBI and its investigating officer.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice to all 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, on the CBI's revision petition challenging their discharge.

The Court also directed the trial court to postpone hearings in the connected PMLA case. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued the discharge order effectively amounted to an "acquittal without trial" and ignored scientific evidence.

The matter is now scheduled for further hearing on March 16, 2026.

[Central Bureau of Investigation v. Arvind Kejriwal & Ors.]