The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge a trial court order that acquitted the accused in the excise policy case. In its petition, the agency has strongly objected to the acquittal, describing the trial court’s decision as “shocking” and “illegal.”
The petition runs to 974 pages, as stated in the court filing.
High Court listing after Holi break
The case is scheduled to be heard on March 9 before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The hearing date falls when the Delhi High Court reopens after the Holi break.
The High Court listing indicates that the CBI’s plea will come up for consideration on that day.
What the CBI has told the High Court
According to the petition, the CBI has asked the High Court to examine the trial court’s acquittal order, asserting that it is not legally sustainable. The agency has urged the court to take note of its objections as recorded in the appeal.
The filing highlights the CBI’s position that the acquittal was not justified and requires intervention by the High Court.
Next step in the case
With the matter now set for hearing, the Delhi High Court will consider the CBI’s challenge to the trial court’s decision. Further directions, if any, are expected to be taken up when the plea is heard on March 9.