Delhi HC Rejects PIL Seeking AAP's Deregistration, Ban On Kejriwal And Sisodia From Contesting Polls

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• Delhi HC Rejects PIL Seeking AAP's Deregistration, Ban On Kejriwal And Sisodia From Contesting Polls Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 15:48 IST The court termed the plea “highly misconceived” and “bereft of any merit”.
• Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, right, and party leader Manish Sisodia address a press conference, in New Delhi.
• (IMAGE: PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the deregistration of the Aam Aadmi Party and disqualification of party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak from contesting elections over their alleged refusal to participate in proceedings related to the Delhi excise policy case.
• The court termed the plea “highly misconceived" and “bereft of any merit".
• The petition, filed by Satish Kumar Aggarwal, sought directions to the Election Commission of India to deregister AAP for alleged violation of Section 29A(5) of the Representation of the People...