Arvind Kejriwal Declines to Appear Before Delhi HC in Excise Case
Won’t appear in person or through lawyer: Kejriwal writes to Delhi HC Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma
The Hindu
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Arvind Kejriwal, chief of the Aam Aadmi Party, has informed Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma that he will not attend court proceedings related to the excise case, citing a loss of faith in the judicial process. He referenced Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha in his decision.
- 01Arvind Kejriwal will not appear in court for the excise case.
- 02He expressed a loss of faith in Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
- 03Kejriwal is following Mahatma Gandhi's principle of Satyagraha.
- 04The decision was communicated in a letter to the court.
- 05This development is significant in the ongoing legal proceedings.
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Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has officially communicated to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court that he will not participate in the ongoing excise case, either in person or through legal representation. In his letter dated April 27, 2026, Kejriwal expressed his disillusionment with the judicial process, stating that his hope for justice from Justice Sharma has been shattered. He invoked Mahatma Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha, indicating a non-violent form of protest against what he perceives as an unjust situation. This decision marks a significant moment in the case, reflecting Kejriwal's stance on the judicial proceedings he is currently facing.
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Kejriwal's decision could influence public perception of the legal proceedings and the judiciary's credibility.
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