# Delhi excise policy case legal challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-excise-policy-case-legal-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-17T18:25:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The legal proceedings regarding the Delhi excise policy case have escalated in the Delhi High Court following the trial court's decision to discharge 23 accused individuals, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a challenge against the discharge, arguing that the lower court failed to consider material evidence and key investigative aspects. During court proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, accused the leaders and members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of using “childish” methods to delay the case. In response, the defense argued that the CBI's petition was filed with “unprecedented haste” and was “non-specific,” noting it was submitted only four hours after the original discharge order. The High Court has granted the respondents a final four-week window to file replies and has scheduled further hearings for October 5 and October 6, with the court stating that “no further adjournments will be granted.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: CBI challenges discharge of Kejriwal and Sisodia in liquor policy case The CBI is challenging the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy case, accusing the leaders of using delay tactics in court. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbi-challenges-discharge-of-kejriwal-and-sisodia-in-liquor-policy-case ### 2026-08-13: Kejriwal and Sisodia urge Delhi HC to reject CBI challenge in excise case Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have urged the Delhi High Court to dismiss the CBI’s challenge against their discharge in the excise policy case, citing ‘unprecedented haste’ in the agency's filing. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kejriwal-and-sisodia-urge-delhi-hc-to-reject-cbi-challenge-in-excise-case --- Cite as: Delhi excise policy case legal challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-excise-policy-case-legal-challenges