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HC issues fresh notice to Kejriwal on ED plea against acquittal in summons cases
Delhi High Court issued a fresh notice to Arvind Kejriwal in an ED plea challenging his acquittal in summons-related cases linked to the excise policy probe. Earlier rulings by the trial court had acquitted him, citing issues with proving disobedience and service of summons, and the ED has sought to challenge those acquittals in the High Court. The court listed the matter for a hearing on July 22.
Why It Matters
This development keeps the ED’s challenge to acquittals in a high-profile case alive and could impact ongoing investigations into the liquor policy saga and related proceedings.
Timeline
5 Events
Hearing scheduled for July 22
April 29, 2026
The High Court listed the matter for hearing on July 22, 2026.
HC issues fresh notice to Kejriwal; fresh hearing slated
April 29, 2026
The Delhi High Court issued a fresh notice to Kejriwal in the ED plea challenging his acquittal in summons cases. The registry reported that the earlier notice had not been served, and the matter was listed for hearing on July 22.
ED states notice to Kejriwal issued on April 1
April 1, 2026
The ED’s counsel said notice was issued to Kejriwal on April 1, but registry records show no one has entered an appearance on his behalf.
Trial court discharges Kejriwal and others in liquor policy case
February 27, 2026
The court discharged Kejriwal, former deputy CM Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case, saying the CBI case could not survive judicial scrutiny. The CBI’s plea against the discharge is pending in the High Court.
Trial court acquits Kejriwal in ED case over summons disobedience
January 22, 2026
The trial court ruled that the ED failed to prove that Kejriwal intentionally disobeyed summons and noted that the ED could not prove the service of summons by email or the legality of issuing email summons under Section 50 of the PMLA.