Delhi HC: No Delay for Arvind Kejriwal's Excise Policy Case Response

• The CBI accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Durgesh Pathak of using 'childish' methods to delay the excise policy case proceedings.
• Kejriwal and others' lawyers requested four weeks to file their responses to the CBI's challenge to their discharge in the case.
• The Court granted Kejriwal and others one last chance to file their replies within four weeks, with arguments scheduled for October 5 and 6.

They are saying they have got a great order. I am saying it is not worth the paper it is written on... Four weeks is not a fair request.

The Delhi High Court was told by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Durgesh Pathak were employing 'childish' tactics to delay the excise policy case proceedings. This assertion was made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on behalf of the CBI during a hearing before Justice Manoj Jain. The CBI's submission came after Kejriwal and others' lawyers requested four weeks to file their responses to the CBI's challenge to their discharge in the case. However, the Court ultimately granted Kejriwal and others one last chance to file their replies within four weeks, with arguments scheduled for October 5 and 6.

The excise policy case has been a subject of ongoing litigation, with the CBI challenging the discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia, and Pathak. The Court had previously granted them one final opportunity to file their replies on July 16, but their lawyers have now sought an additional four weeks to respond to the CBI's challenge. This development has sparked a debate about the fairness of the request, with the CBI arguing that it is not reasonable given the extensive written submissions already made by both parties.

The label 'childish' methods may have significant implications for Kejriwal and Sisodia's lawyers. If their clients are perceived as using such tactics to delay court proceedings, it could potentially impact their credibility in future cases. This raises questions about the strategic approach of their legal team and whether they should advise their clients on the potential consequences of such actions.

Lawyers representing Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia may need to advise their clients on the implications of being labelled as using 'childish' methods to delay court proceedings, which could potentially impact their credibility in future cases.

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