Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected recusal pleas, saying allegations lacked proof and could damage judicial independence. The Delhi High Court ruled that courts cannot be influenced by narratives, politics, or “forum shopping.”
The Delhi High Court accepted Kejriwal’s new affidavit seeking Justice Sharma’s recusal but made it clear the case will not be reheard. The Court said the matter remains reserved, even as fresh conflict of interest claims were placed on record.
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.
Kejriwal told the Delhi High Court that Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has consistently ruled in favour of ED and CBI, raising serious doubts about a fair hearing. He argued that even a “reasonable apprehension of bias” is enough for recusal, citing past judgments and recent court orders.
Arvind Kejriwal appeared before the Delhi High Court to argue his plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case. The court is also hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation plea challenging his discharge in the Delhi excise policy matter.
The Delhi High Court has given a final chance to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others to respond to the ED’s plea seeking removal of adverse trial court remarks in the excise policy case. The Court warned that if no reply is filed, the right to respond will be closed and arguments will be heard on April 22.
The Delhi High Court has refused Arvind Kejriwal’s request to shift the excise policy case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to another Bench. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya said the case was assigned as per the roster and found no reason to transfer it administratively.
Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice requesting the transfer of the excise policy case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. He raised concerns that the case may not receive a hearing marked by “impartiality and neutrality.”
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court seeking removal of adverse observations made by a trial court while discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the Excise Policy case. The agency argues the remarks were unwarranted and recorded without giving it a chance to be heard, violating principles of natural justice.
The CBI has challenged the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case, calling the trial court’s order shocking and legally flawed. The Delhi High Court will hear the 974-page revision petition on March 9 after the Holi break. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the […]
