'Wholly unable to survive judicial scrutiny': Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in liquor policy case

IANS | February 27, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday discharged all 23 accused, including AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in the excise policy case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), holding that the prosecution failed to establish even a prima facie case or raise a "grave suspicion" warranting the framing of charges.

‘Destroyed evidence’: Delhi BJP chief on lack of proof against Kejriwal

IANS | February 27, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday criticised the AAP celebrations over the judgment of a Delhi Special Court offering a reprieve to Arvind Kejriwal in the “liquor policy scam”, accusing the accused of destroying SIM cards and other evidence.

BRS became political casualty of 'so-called liquor scam', says KTR

IANS | February 27, 2026 3:28 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao said on Friday that the Kejriwal government was brought down in the name of the "so-called liquor scam", and the political casualty of that narrative was the BRS, in both the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

Oppn leaders hail relief for Kejriwal, Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Friday rallied behind former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia after a Delhi court granted them relief in the excise policy case, with AAP leader Sanjay Singh calling the verdict proof that the allegations were part of a larger political conspiracy.

Kejriwal breaks down after court's relief in excise policy case; Sisodia consoles him

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal became emotional after being discharged by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi excise policy case. Speaking to the media for the first time after the verdict, Kejriwal wept inconsolably.

Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in liquor policy ‘scam’ (Ld)

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) In a jolt to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a Delhi court on Friday refused to frame charges against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and others in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

NHRC issues notice over alleged risks to kids' data privacy in US AI company-NGO Pratham collaboration

IANS | February 27, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Department of School Education and Literacy, the Department of Higher Education, and all states and union territories over concerns relating to the protection of children’s personal data in an Artificial Intelligence-based education initiative.

US courts grant bond relief to Indians held in immigration detention

IANS | February 27, 2026 8:33 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Federal courts across the United States this week have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention.

SC issues notice on PIL seeking cap on political party election expenditure

IANS | February 26, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking imposition of a ceiling on election expenditure incurred by political parties.

Gauhati HC issues notice to Assam CM Sarma over 'Miya' remarks

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:52 PM

Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) In a significant development, the Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a batch of petitions seeking action against him for allegedly making repeated speeches targeting a particular community.

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'Wholly unable to survive judicial scrutiny': Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in liquor policy case

‘Destroyed evidence’: Delhi BJP chief on lack of proof against Kejriwal

BRS became political casualty of 'so-called liquor scam', says KTR

Oppn leaders hail relief for Kejriwal, Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case

Kejriwal breaks down after court's relief in excise policy case; Sisodia consoles him

Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in liquor policy ‘scam’ (Ld)

NHRC issues notice over alleged risks to kids' data privacy in US AI company-NGO Pratham collaboration

US courts grant bond relief to Indians held in immigration detention

SC issues notice on PIL seeking cap on political party election expenditure

Gauhati HC issues notice to Assam CM Sarma over 'Miya' remarks

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