Arvind Kejriwal Declines to Participate in Delhi Liquor Policy Case Proceedings
"Ready To Bear Consequences": Full Text Of Arvind Kejriwal's Letter To Judge
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Arvind Kejriwal, national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has informed the Delhi High Court that he will not participate in proceedings related to the alleged Delhi liquor policy case, citing a lack of faith in the fairness of the judicial process. He references Mahatma Gandhi's principle of 'Satyagraha' in his decision to withdraw.
- 01Kejriwal expresses a loss of faith in the judicial process regarding his case.
- 02He cites concerns over perceived bias due to the judge's associations and potential conflicts of interest.
- 03The letter emphasizes the importance of public confidence in the judiciary.
- 04Kejriwal plans to follow Gandhian principles of non-participation in perceived injustice.
- 05He reserves the right to challenge the court's judgment rejecting his recusal application.
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Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has formally notified Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court that he will not attend further proceedings in his case related to the alleged Delhi liquor policy. In a detailed letter, he articulates his concerns about the impartiality of the judicial process, citing a lack of confidence stemming from the judge's associations with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and potential conflicts of interest involving her children working for the Union Government. Kejriwal invokes Mahatma Gandhi's principle of 'Satyagraha', stating that he cannot participate in proceedings he perceives as unjust. He emphasizes the need for public confidence in the judiciary and expresses his intention to challenge the court's previous judgment that dismissed his request for recusal. Kejriwal's letter reflects a broader concern about the integrity of judicial processes in politically sensitive cases and calls for a judiciary that maintains public trust.
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Kejriwal's withdrawal from the case raises significant questions about the integrity of the judicial process, potentially affecting public trust in the judiciary.
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