Delhi High Court Issues Final Warning to Kejriwal and Sisodia on ED Case

Original: HC gives Kejriwal ‘last chance’ to reply to ED plea

The Hindu•Apr 3, 20261 min

In a Nutshell

The Delhi High Court has given former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia a final chance to respond to the Enforcement Directorate's plea regarding remarks made by a trial court in the liquor case. The court will hear arguments on April 22, 2026.

Key Points

01Delhi High Court grants final opportunity to Kejriwal and Sisodia to respond to ED's plea.
02The plea seeks to expunge remarks made by a trial court in the liquor case.
03Only one of the respondents had previously filed a reply.
04Arguments are scheduled for April 22, 2026.
05Failure to respond will close the right to file a reply.

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Full Summary

The Delhi High Court has granted a final opportunity to Arvind Kejriwal (former Chief Minister of Delhi), Manish Sisodia (former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi), and others to respond to a plea from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED is seeking to expunge remarks deemed 'unwarranted' made by a trial court when discharging them in a liquor case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that only one respondent had filed a reply despite previously seeking time. The court has set April 22, 2026, for hearing arguments, emphasizing that this is the last chance to file a response. If the respondents fail to do so, they will lose their right to reply.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this case could affect the political careers of Kejriwal and Sisodia, as well as public perception of the Delhi government.

Who is affected

Residents of Delhi and political observers.

What to know

Citizens should stay informed about the developments in this high-profile case.

FAQ

The ED's plea aims to remove remarks made by a trial court that could potentially affect the case against Kejriwal and Sisodia.

If they fail to respond, they will lose their right to file a reply, and the court will proceed with the hearing.

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