India, Feb. 27 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) went in appeal to the Delhi High Court just hours after the Rouse Avenue Special Court on Friday cleared former CM Arvind Kejriwal among 23 accused in a case of alleged corruption in the excise or liquor-contract policy during his tenure. The HC would set a date for the appeal hearing, but for Kejriwal the day unfolded like a dream.

He was in tears soon after the discharge order came. "I am not corrupt. Main kattar imaandaar hun (I am absolutely honest)," he said through tears. He then reached his residence where the family welcomed him with hugs.

Also discharged, Manish Sisodia, a former deputy CM who is considered Kejriwal's main man since their days of activism, was with him...