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Court Slams CBI for 'South Group' Tag in Excise 'Scam' Case, Cautions on Language

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News18•27-02-2026, 16:45

Court Slams CBI for 'South Group' Tag in Excise 'Scam' Case, Cautions on Language

•A Delhi court discharged former CM Arvind Kejriwal and 21 others in the liquor-policy case.
•The court expressed displeasure with the CBI's repeated use of the phrase 'South Group'.
•Special Judge Jitendra Singh stated the nomenclature lacks legal foundation and is arbitrary.
•The court highlighted that region-based labeling creates prejudicial impressions and is inappropriate.
•CBI was cautioned to exercise restraint and use neutral, evidence-based language in chargesheets.

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