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Excise case: Court questions CBI over South Group label

A Delhi court discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 21 others in the liquor-policy case. The court criticized the CBI for using the term South Group. It stated such labels are legally unfounded and arbitrary. The judge emphasized that identity-based labeling can prejudice proceedings. The agency was urged to use neutral, evidence-based language in its narratives.

27 Feb 2026 5:38 pm