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    Excise Policy News

    725 FIRs, 730 arrests made over illegal liquor trade in 2025-26 in Delhi

    Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government is following a zero-tolerance policy towards the illegal liquor trade.
    Cities
    Updated 18 days ago

    Noida, Ghaziabad may get more premium liquor outlets

    The move aims to encourage premium retail formats and low-alcohol categories while improving transparency in liquor sales through greater use of technology. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 119 days ago

    Scarcity to surplus: Ladakh’s new excise policy counts on alcohol to fight drug abuse

    In a major policy shift, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a new excise policy aimed at dismantling the region’s long-standing liquor restrictions to combat a rising narcotics crisis. ((Shutterstock)/ Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 122 days ago

    Kejriwal to participate in excise policy case after judge opted out of matter

    The case concerns the CBI’s revision petition challenging a trial court order issued on February 27 that discharged Kejriwal.
    India News
    Updated 130 days ago

    Chandigarh: Excise revenue crosses ₹965 crore; UT eyes ₹1,000 crore-plus target this year

    The department reported Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,454 crore for the financial year 2025–26. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 139 days ago

    Kejriwal invokes ‘Gandhi ji’s Satyagraha' as Delhi HC refers excise case to CJ

    Aam Aadmi Party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal.
    India News
    Published 141 days ago

    ‘Kejriwal tries to lower court’s authority, will not surrender': Justice Sharma

    Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has been accused by former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of being potentially biased.
    India News
    Updated 141 days ago

    ‘Can’t stay silent’: Delhi HC judge to initiate contempt over 'vilifying' posts

    Justice Sharma said that she would first pass an order around 5pm initiating contempt proceedings. (Image taken from Delhi HC website)
    India News
    Updated 141 days ago

    Delhi HC to appoint amicus for Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise case after boycott

    Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma will appoint three amicus after Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia boycott hearing. (Agencies)
    India News
    Published 149 days ago

    Delhi HC to appoint 3 sr lawyers as amicus for Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise case

    Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma will appoint three amicus after Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia boycott hearing. (Agencies)
    India News
    Updated 150 days ago

    Kejriwal's letter flags timeline of Delhi HC judge and her children's postings

    In a letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Arvind Kejriwal refused to appear before her in person or through a lawyer in the excise policy case.
    India News
    Updated 158 days ago

    Verdict on Kejriwal's recusal plea today in Delhi court: A recap of the case

    AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal at the Delhi high court. (PTI)
    India News
    Updated 165 days ago

    Who is Delhi HC's Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, whom Kejriwal wants off his case

    Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma was elevated as a permanent judge of the High Court of Delhi in March 2022, says her official profile.
    India News
    Updated 171 days ago

    RSS events, bias fear: What Kejriwal told HC judge, asking her to quit his case

    Kejriwal said that the HC during hearing on March 9 had passed an order stating the trial court order as “prima facie…erroneous.”
    India News
    Updated 164 days ago

    ‘Attended RSS-linked events’: Kejriwal to Delhi HC judge during recusal plea

    Kejriwal said the “apprehension of bias” was enough for a litigant to seek recusal of a judge.
    India News
    Updated 172 days ago

    Liquor shop allocations raise ₹28 crore in GB Nagar; highest applications in UP

    Through the allocation of 30 shops, including newly created outlets, the excise department have generated approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>28 crore in revenue. (HT Photos)
    Cities
    Published 172 days ago

    Kejriwal to argue own case over recusal of judge in excise policy case next week

    Arvind Kejriwal reaching Delhi high court for hearing in connection with excise policy case on Monday
    India News
    Updated 179 days ago

    Speaker writes to govt, seeks action taken report on excise case

    A CAG report had flagged losses of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>890 crore due to the failure to re-tender surrendered liquor shop licences under excise policy 2021-22, an official said. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 182 days ago

    Odisha introduces new excise policy; no liquor shops around Jagannath Temple

    The policy imposes strict curbs on the expansion of liquor outlets. (Jagganath Tempple website)
    Cities
    Published 190 days ago

    Kejriwal says AAP cleared ‘agnipariksha’, dares PM Modi to hold polls in Delhi

    “There were difficulties at every step. We faced the worst of the situation...” Kejriwal said.
    India News
    Published 199 days ago

    Kejriwal seeks transfer of excise policy case, writes to Delhi HC chief justice

    Kejriwal asked for a transfer of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI’s) plea against the discharge by a trial court to a different bench, from the currently assigned bench of justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
    Cities
    Published 204 days ago

    Liquor prices in Chandigarh to go up by 2% from April 1

    A senior excise department official said that to address concerns of cartelisation raised during last year’s auction, the new policy has introduced a clear definition of “family” to avoid ambiguity and potential litigation. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 209 days ago

    Judge conducted ‘mini trial’: CBI in appeal against Arvind Kejriwal's discharge

    The federal agency also alleged that judge Jitendra Singh lacked understanding of its case.
    India News
    Updated 213 days ago

    With a meme, Cong attacks Kejriwal & his tears; he hits back with ‘Vadra’ barb

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP boss Arvind Kejriwal have both faced corruption cases during BJP rule.
    India News
    Updated 217 days ago

    Kejriwal lives in 'Sheesh Mahal', flies in jet while calling himself common man: Delhi CM Gupta

    Kejriwal lives in 'Sheesh Mahal', flies in jet while calling himself common man: Delhi CM Gupta
    Cities
    Published 217 days ago

    Delhi govt extends for 1 year existing excise policy for hotels, clubs

    Delhi govt extends for 1 year existing excise policy for hotels, clubs
    Cities
    Published 219 days ago

    Delhi excise dept to issue wholesale permits for country liquor

    No single wholesaler will be allocated more than 33% of the total supply. (Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 244 days ago

    Excise commissioners from other states take cues from Uttar Pradesh’s excise policy

    The officials particularly appreciated the UP’s digital tracking system, e-lottery-based shop allotment, barcoding, and stock management system. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
    Cities
    Published 249 days ago

    Jharkhand ACB questions IAS officer for fourth day in liquor fraud

    Amit Kumar is the sixth IAS officer under the ACB scanner. (ANI)
    Cities
    Published 296 days ago

    Delhi may allow premium liquor vends in industrial areas under new policy

    (Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 331 days ago
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