Delhi Court Criticizes Delays in Excise Policy Money Laundering Case

A Delhi court criticized lawyers for accused individuals in the excise policy money laundering case for delays. Judge Kaveri Baweja raised concerns about the lack of clear timeframes for document inspection. The case involves alleged corruption in Delhi's 2021-22 excise policy, prompting investigations by the CBI and ED.

A Delhi court has reprimanded lawyers representing various accused parties in the excise policy-linked money laundering case for causing delays in the proceedings.

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja expressed frustration over the counsels' failure to specify the time needed to inspect documents provided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) with the chargesheet.

The excise case revolves around alleged corruption and money laundering linked to the Delhi government's 2021-22 excise policy, which led to investigations by the CBI and ED.

(With inputs from agencies.)