<h1>Political Leaders Challenge ED Chargesheet in Excise Policy Case, Argue Need for Prosecution Sanction</h1> The Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing on August 12 for petitions by political leaders challenging a trial court's cognizance of an Enforcement Directorate chargesheet related to an alleged excise policy scam. The leaders argued that prosecution sanction was required since the allegations involved official acts. The ED countered that requisite sanction was obtained from the Home Ministry in January. The case involves accusations of policy irregularities and potential undue favors during implementation of an excise policy that was later scrapped.