Delhi High Court Transfers Arvind Kejriwal's Case to Another Bench
'Judicial Discipline': Judge Says Another Bench To Hear Arvind Kejriwal Case
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Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has decided to transfer the case against Arvind Kejriwal and others concerning the liquor policy to another bench. The judge initiated contempt proceedings against Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders, citing defamatory remarks against the judiciary.
- 01Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders.
- 02The case will now be heard by another bench to maintain judicial integrity.
- 03Kejriwal had previously sought the judge's recusal, claiming bias due to her alleged ties with the RSS.
- 04Justice Sharma emphasized the importance of judicial discipline and the need to protect the judiciary from attacks.
- 05Kejriwal announced he would not appear before Justice Sharma, expressing a loss of faith in her impartiality.
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In a significant development, Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has decided to transfer the case against Arvind Kejriwal (Chief Minister of Delhi) and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding the liquor policy to another bench. This decision comes after Justice Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against Kejriwal and others, stating that they had disseminated 'extremely vilifying' material online that attacked the judiciary. The judge clarified that her decision to transfer the case was not a recusal but rather an act of 'judicial discipline' to ensure fairness, given the ongoing contempt proceedings. Kejriwal had previously requested her recusal, alleging bias due to her participation in events linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which Justice Sharma denied, asserting that there was no evidence of bias. She expressed her commitment to protecting the integrity of the judiciary, stating that it is her duty to counter any attempts to undermine the court's authority. Following these events, Kejriwal announced on social media that he would not present his case before Justice Sharma, citing a loss of hope in receiving justice.
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The transfer of the case could affect the legal proceedings involving Kejriwal and other AAP leaders, potentially altering the outcome of the case significantly.
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