The high court characterized Sisodia's actions as a "grave betrayal of democratic principles," emphasizing that he allegedly engaged in the destruction of crucial evidence, including electronic records. It noted his significant influence within the Delhi government's power corridors, holding 18 portfolios in the city administration. The court highlighted that as a minister responsible for numerous portfolios, including the excise department, Sisodia was entrusted with devising a new liquor policy for Delhi.

In the high court, Sisodia contested a trial court's decision from April 30, which denied his bail petitions in corruption and money laundering cases filed by the CBI and ED. These cases pertain to alleged irregularities in the drafting and implementation of the now-defunct Delhi excise policy for 2021-22.