Arvind Kejriwal will personally argue before the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swaran Kanta Sharma in the liquor policy case. The plea raises concerns over prior rulings and alleged bias in handling related proceedings.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal is set to personally argue his case before the Delhi High Court in a significant development related to the Delhi liquor policy case. The matter concerns his plea seeking the recusal of Justice Swaran Kanta Sharma from hearing a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Kejriwal is appearing in court himself and is expected to present his arguments at 2:30 PM, requesting that his affidavit be formally taken on record. His plea raises concerns about judicial impartiality, specifically questioning whether Justice Sharma should continue to hear the matter.
During the previous hearing held on April 13, Kejriwal put forward multiple objections. He argued that Justice Sharma had earlier denied him relief when he challenged his arrest in the same case. He further pointed out that the judge had also declined to grant bail to other accused persons, including Manish Sisodia and K Kavitha.
The controversy stems from developments earlier this year. On February 27, a trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia, and 21 others, strongly criticising the CBI’s investigation. The court observed that the agency’s case failed to meet legal standards and could not survive judicial scrutiny, effectively discrediting it in its entirety.
However, the matter took a turn on March 9, when Justice Sharma, while hearing the CBI’s challenge to the discharge order, issued notices to all 23 accused individuals. She noted that certain findings of the trial court, particularly at the stage of framing charges, appeared prima facie incorrect and required further examination. In addition, she stayed the trial court’s recommendation to initiate departmental action against the CBI’s investigating officer.
Kejriwal’s latest move to seek recusal highlights growing tensions around the handling of the high-profile liquor policy case. His decision to argue the matter himself adds another layer of attention, as the court now has to consider both procedural fairness and the broader question of judicial neutrality in ongoing proceedings.
The outcome of this hearing could have a direct impact on how the case proceeds further, especially in determining whether Justice Sharma will continue to preside over the matter or step aside.
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