Delhi High Court will today hear a petition filed by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other discharged leaders in the excise policy case. Plea seeks recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing Central Bureau of Investigation challenge.
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has asked Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to recuse from hearing the CBI’s appeal in the Excise Policy case. Kejriwal is likely to appear in court personally as the recusal plea is set to be heard tomorrow.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association’s boycott of working Saturdays disrupted court functioning, leading to widespread adjournments. Despite an extensive cause list, several benches did not assemble, and matters were deferred as lawyers abstained from attending hearings.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised the Centre for failing to provide a clear timeline to fill key vacancies in the National Commission for Minorities. Calling the response vague, the Court warned of strict action and sought an explanation within two weeks.
Delhi High Court restored a PIL highlighting absence of legal protection under BNS for non-consensual unnatural sex. Court pulled up Centre for delay, saying decision is “nowhere in sight” even after 1.5 years.
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.
Opposing bail, Delhi Police told the High Court that smuggling inflammable material inside Parliament smoke canisters to terrorise MPs was intolerable and dangerous. Police said Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma were lead conspirators whose acts triggered live chaos nationwide.
The Delhi High Court observed a two-minute silence at 11 a.m. on Martyrs’ Day to remember those who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom. The tribute marked the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and saw all court proceedings briefly paused in solemn respect.
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra told the Delhi High Court that attempts to restrain him from posting online were a “curtailment of my freedom of expression.” The Court is hearing Newslaundry journalists’ Rs 2 crore defamation suit over alleged derogatory posts.
Karti Chidambaram seeks quashing of CBI FIR over alleged relief to Diageo in duty-free whisky sales.
Hearing deferred to August 12 after prosecutor cites related pending matters.
