Delhi HC to hear excise case, contempt proceedings against Kejriwal today
The Delhi High Court is set to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation's appeal against Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in an excise case, along with contempt proceedings against him and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders. This follows a series of legal developments, including the initiation of contempt proceedings by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The court proceedings have been marked by allegations of intimidation and vilification against the judiciary by Kejriwal.
- ▪The Delhi High Court will hear the CBI's appeal against Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in the excise case.
- ▪Contempt proceedings have been initiated against Kejriwal and other AAP leaders for allegedly defamatory social media content.
- ▪Justice Sharma stated that Kejriwal's actions sought to undermine the authority of the court.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, others in contempt case; defers hearing on CBI plea — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Delhi HC issues contempt notice to Kejriwal, Sisodia over ‘vilifying’ posts against judge — Times of India — Top
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Delhi HC to hear excise case, contempt proceedings against Kejriwal todayDelhi High Court to hear CBI's appeal against Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in excise case and contempt proceedings against him and AAP leaders.Published on: May 19, 2026 4:02 AM ISTBy Shruti KakkarShare viaCopy link Days after justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated criminal contempt proceedings against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and withdrew herself from hearing related matters, two separate benches of the Delhi High Court are scheduled to hear the cases on Tuesday.(HT Archive)The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI’s) appeal against the trial court’s February 27 order discharging Kejriwal and others in the Delhi excise policy case will be heard by a bench…
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