“Catch-22 for Me, Win-Win for Arvind Kejriwal”: Delhi High Court Judge Slams Recusal Tactics in Liquor 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.

BREAKING: ‘We Will Never Change Court Procedure for Any Individual’: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in Arvind Kejriwal Hearing

Arvind Kejriwal sought to file a rejoinder in his recusal plea, alleging bias, but faced strong objections from SG Tushar Mehta over court procedure. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma allowed it as a written statement, calling it a special indulgence, and postponed the verdict to 4:30 PM.

‘No Judge Left to Hear Govt Cases?’ CBI Slams Arvind Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea in Delhi High Court

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.

Delhi Excise Case Twist: Arvind Kejriwal Files Fresh Affidavit, Delhi High Court Refuses to Reopen Hearing

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.

BREAKING| Professional Engagements Under the Central Govt: Kejriwal Files Additional Affidavit Seeking Recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

A new twist has emerged in the recusal plea involving Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma as Arvind Kejriwal files an additional affidavit citing conflict concerns. He highlights continuing professional engagements under the Central Government to justify recusal in case.

“Every Argument of ED-CBI Is Being Accepted”: Arvind Kejriwal Seeks Recusal of Delhi High Court Judge in Excise Case

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 Seeks Recusal of Delhi High Court Judge in Excise Policy Case, To Argue in Person

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.