Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside, calling the recusal plea a strategic move by Arvind Kejriwal to create a “win-win” situation. The court said recusal must be based on law, not narratives, and rejecting it protects judicial independence.
The Delhi High Court asked Arvind Kejriwal to respond to the Enforcement Directorate challenge to his acquittal in cases over alleged non-appearance. The matters arise from the excise policy probe, where the agency has contested relief granted earlier, seeking reconsideration of his acquittal in two related proceedings.
Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear before the Delhi Assembly’s Privileges Committee on Friday in connection with the ‘Phansi Ghar’ controversy at the Assembly premises. The panel had earlier summoned the concerned leaders several times, but they failed to appear and present their side citing different reasons.
Jasmine Shah, an AAP leader, has withdrawn his petition in the Delhi High Court regarding his removal from the Vice Chairperson position of the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi. The court accepted the withdrawal, concluding that the Delhi government’s action was lawful. This decision reflects ongoing political tensions and the court’s neutrality in such matters.