India, Feb. 28 -- The Delhi excise policy case centres on alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the 2021-22 excise policy introduced by the Delhi government led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The policy, rolled out in November 2021, sought to overhaul the national capital's liquor trade by shifting from a mixed model of government and private retail to a fully privatised system. The government said the move aimed to curb black marketing, improve consumer experience and increase revenue.

Prior to the reform, liquor retail in Delhi was operated by a combination of government-run corporations and private licensees. Government entities such as the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DS...