Indian court clears former Delhi chief minister of corruption charges

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM

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An Indian court cleared former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 23 others of corruption charges related to a controversial liquor policy introduced in 2021. Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Admi Party (AAP), was arrested in March 2024, accused of crafting a policy that gave unfair advantages to private retailers. The court stated there was no evidence of a conspiracy or criminal intent and criticized the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a flawed investigation, suggesting an inquiry into its officials. The CBI has stated they will appeal the verdict. Several AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, were also arrested in 2023 and spent time in jail before being cleared in this case.

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