Justice Manoj Jain to hear CBI’s plea against Kejriwal’s discharge in excise policy case on May 19
Justice Manoj Jain of the Delhi High Court will hear the CBI's plea against the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. The hearing is scheduled for May 19, 2026, after the matter was reassigned from another Bench. The CBI is challenging the trial court's decision to discharge Kejriwal and others involved in alleged irregularities related to the Delhi Excise policy.
- ▪Justice Manoj Jain will hear the CBI's challenge on May 19, 2026.
- ▪The CBI is contesting the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and others in the excise policy case.
- ▪The case was reassigned after previous hearings raised concerns about public statements and judicial criticism.
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- ▪ Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, others in contempt case — Hindustan Times — Top
- ▪ Delhi HC issues contempt notice to Kejriwal, Sisodia over ‘vilifying’ posts against judge — Times of India — Top
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Justice Manoj Jain of the Delhi High Court will now hear the CBI's challenge to the discharge of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other accused in the Delhi Excise policy case. Excise policy: ED moves Delhi HC against Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in summons casesThe matter is scheduled to be taken up on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).The case was earlier heard by another Bench, which later directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice for reassignment following subsequent developments during the proceedings.The CBI has challenged the trial court order discharging Mr. Kejriwal and others in connection with alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise policy.
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