Indian Court Acquits Arvind Kejriwal In Corruption Case, Cbi Appeals

On February 27, 2026, an Indian court acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in a high-profile corruption case linked to liquor license allocations, marking a significant legal victory for the opposition leader. However, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced plans to appeal the ruling, claiming that 'several aspects of investigation have either been ignored or not considered adequately.' This development adds a layer of complexity to the case, which has been a focal point of contention in Indian politics, especially following Kejriwal's arrest in March 2024 and subsequent six-month imprisonment. The court's decision has been described as a dismissal of what Kejriwal termed a 'political conspiracy' aimed at undermining his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), particularly after their loss in the February 2025 Delhi elections to Prime Minister Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).