A Delhi trial court declined to frame charges against former ministers accused in the Delhi Excise Policy case, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish prima facie evidence of criminal conspiracy and corruption. The court observed that the evidence presented was largely circumstantial and did not meet the threshold required for framing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The case had been one of the most politically charged corruption investigations in recent years, leading to the arrest of several AAP leaders and becoming a central issue in Delhi politics. The court noted that policy decisions, even if they result in losses to the exchequer, do not automatically constitute criminal misconduct unless accompanied by evidence of quid pro quo or personal enrichment. The ruling has significant implications for the ongoing political landscape in Delhi and raises questions about the investigative process in politically sensitive cases.