India, Feb. 27 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to appeal in the Delhi high court against the judgement of trial court, discharging all 23 accused, including former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy case.

According to the CBI, several aspects of investigation have either been ignored or not considered adequately.

A Delhi court on Friday acquitted 23 accused persons, including former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia, in connection with the CBI excise policy case lodged in 2022, alleging conspiracy and corruption in the liquor policy's formulation.

The order was passed by special judge Jitender Singh of Rouse Avenue Court, HT reported earlier.

The judge orally ...