Delhi High Court adjourned CBI plea challenging discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in excise policy case. Swarana Kanta Sharma sought full trial court record, listing matter for May 4 hearing.
The Delhi High Court has issued a fresh notice to Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate challenged his acquittal in two matters involving the Aam Aadmi Party leader. The notices concern his non-appearance before the agency despite summons in the excise policy case.
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.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside from the excise policy case, asserting her duty and rejecting allegations of bias. She warned that allowing such pleas without grounds would damage the credibility of the judiciary.
The Central Bureau of Investigation opposed Kejriwal’s recusal request, arguing his logic would disqualify judges from hearing any government-related cases. The agency told the Delhi High Court that such claims are legally unsustainable and could disrupt the judicial system.
The Delhi High Court directed police to remove unauthorized videos of Arvind Kejriwal’s court arguments in the excise policy case. Court clarified recording proceedings without permission violates rules and strict action is necessary to prevent misuse of judicial process
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.
The CBI opposed recusal pleas by Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the Delhi excise policy case before the Delhi High Court. It rejected allegations linking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to ideological affiliations, calling the claims unfounded.
The Delhi High Court has taken on record Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Kejriwal told the Court he will argue the case himself as the matter has now been listed for further hearing.
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.
