The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has pointed out significant contradictions between the statements made by former Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal and the official records during the hearing related to the liquor policy case. The court noted discrepancies between oral claims and the official file notations, emphasizing that the movement of files followed standard protocols without any objections raised by the LG. This raises questions about the accuracy and reliability of the claims made by the former LG regarding the policy's implementation.

During the proceedings, the court examined the statements of several officials from the LG Secretariat, including Secretary to the LG, Ankita Mishra Bundela, and Additional Secretary Ajay Kumar, who served as witnesses. The court observed that the files regarding the liquor policy were sent to the LG as part of the usual process, and the physical exchange of files was not conducted during the COVID period due to restrictions. Instead, the files were moved electronically, suggesting that there could be a digital trail supporting the legitimacy of the documentation.

Furthermore, the court's comments imply a need for clarity regarding the functioning of the LG's office during the crisis posed by the pandemic. The discrepancies revealed in court could have broader implications for how policies are recorded and contested in government, particularly in situations where physical documentation is challenged. This case has garnered significant media attention given its political sensitivity and the implications it holds for current Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's administration and its legitimacy.