Delhi CM Kejriwal and Deputy CM Sisodia File Petition with Supreme Court in Excise Policy Case

AAP Leaders Challenge Delhi High Court Decision in Excise Policy Case

On Sunday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal and senior leader Manish Sisodia approached the Supreme Court after their request to transfer the CBI plea against their discharge in the excise policy case to another Delhi High Court judge was rejected.

The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, D K Upadhyaya, declined the request of Kejriwal and others to transfer the CBI's plea from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. According to sources, Justice Upadhyaya stated that Justice Sharma was hearing the CBI's petition in accordance with the roster and that there was no reason to transfer the case.

AAP stated that both Kejriwal and Sisodia have challenged the decision in the SC. The CBI had appealed to the High Court against the discharge of Kejriwal and other accused in the excise policy case.

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Key Developments:

• March 11: Kejriwal and Sisodia, along with other accused, made a representation to Chief Justice Upadhyaya to transfer the CBI's plea against their discharge.
• Monday: The CBI's petition is listed for hearing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.

Case Details:

• Accused: Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others
• Charges: Involvement in the Delhi excise policy case
• Hearing: Scheduled to take place before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on Monday

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