Today, On 19th May, The Delhi High Court asked the CBI to inform Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak about the excise policy case being transferred from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to Justice Manoj Jain. The Court repeated its detailed remarks.
Today, On 14th May, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma recused herself from hearing the excise policy case, saying continued hearing may create perception of bias in the minds of Arvind Kejriwal and others. She will continue contempt proceedings against Kejriwal, Sisodia, Saurabh Bharadwaj.
Today, On 14th May, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court said she will begin contempt proceedings against accused in the excise policy case for defamatory social media remarks. She added that others spreading vilifying statements about her will also face legal action.
Today, On 5th May, The Delhi High Court will appoint three senior counsel to assist the court after Arvind Kejriwal boycotted proceedings in the Excise Policy case. He, along with Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak, skipped hearings before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
Sisodia joins Kejriwal in boycotting the Excise case hearings before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, saying he fully understands the consequences of his stand. He added, “I too accept Gandhi ji’s principle of Satyagraha and accept that burden.” today
Arvind Kejriwal has refused to appear before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise case, saying “Justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done”. He said this conclusion guided his difficult decision.
Today, On 20th April, Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s demand seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal in the Delhi liquor policy case. She said her constitutional oath ensures justice does not bend or yield to pressure and she will decide the case fearlessly.
Calcutta High Court lawyers protested the unexpected transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from Delhi High Court, refusing to attend his swearing-in. Legal bodies expressed strong opposition, calling the move questionable and unfair.
Today, On 17th June, A Delhi High Court judge has recused from hearing the plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to suspend his sentence in the Unnao rape case. Sengar was convicted for the 2017 rape of a minor and is currently serving a life sentence. The judge did not provide specific reasons for stepping aside from the case. The matter will now be assigned to another bench for further proceedings.
Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed, convicted for ISIS recruitment and plotting an attack, had his plea rejected by the Delhi High Court. His request for concurrent sentencing of his Delhi and Mumbai cases was dismissed, emphasizing the gravity of his offenses. The court highlighted the need for stringent action against terrorism, supporting national security.
