Delhi High Court halts trial court’s criticism of CBI in Kejriwal’s excise case, deferring proceedings.

The Delhi High Court on March 9, 2026, stayed a trial court’s critical remarks against the CBI and its investigating officer in the Delhi excise policy case, where 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, were discharged. The High Court issued notices to the accused and deferred proceedings in the related Enforcement Directorate money laundering case, pending its review of the CBI’s appeal. The CBI challenged the trial court’s February 27 order, arguing it wrongly dismissed the case without trial, while the court had criticized the investigation’s reliance on approvers and lack of evidence. The matter remains under judicial review, with a hearing scheduled for March 16.