Delhi High Court Judge Recuses from Karti Chidambaram's Plea Hearing
Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses self from hearing Karti Chidambaram’s plea
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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has recused herself from hearing Congress MP Karti Chidambaram's plea to quash a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR. The case, related to allegations of aiding a beverage company, will be heard by another bench on July 21, 2026.
- 01Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma recused herself from the case.
- 02Karti Chidambaram is seeking to quash a CBI FIR against him.
- 03The FIR pertains to allegations of aiding a beverage company.
- 04The case will be heard by a different bench.
- 05Next hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026.
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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has recused herself from hearing a plea filed by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, who is seeking to quash a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR. The FIR alleges that Chidambaram assisted an alcoholic beverage company in circumventing a ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky. During the hearing on April 28, 2026, Justice Sharma directed that the case be listed before another bench. The next hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026.
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