Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-119
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-119
THE HINDU DATED 01st MARCH 2026.
1) Kejriwal, 22 others cleared in Delhi excise policy case
A Delhi court cleared Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in the excise policy matter, calling out serious investigative lapses and directing action on alleged framing by the probe team. The event is politically significant because it lands close to the election cycle and reshapes narratives around “corruption” versus “vendetta”. The logic of the order rests on due process: criminal prosecution must be based on credible evidence, consistent documentation, and lawful procedure—otherwise the system punishes individuals without proof. The court’s stand appears to be that procedural fairness is not optional, and investigative agencies must be accountable when cases collapse due to defective investigation. The gist is twofold: (a) the ruling gives the AAP
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