Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Videos Related to Kejriwal's Recusal Appeal
Delhi HC orders police to takedown Kejriwal recusal appeal video
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The Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Police to remove social media videos featuring former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal discussing his request for the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from a case involving the Central Bureau of Investigation. This action follows violations of rules prohibiting the recording of court proceedings.
- 01Delhi High Court ordered the removal of videos related to Kejriwal's recusal appeal.
- 02The videos were deemed a violation of rules against recording court proceedings.
- 03Kejriwal's application for recusal was filed after a trial court's discharge order was challenged by the CBI.
- 04A complaint was lodged against Kejriwal and others for unauthorized recording of court proceedings.
- 05The court's directive reflects ongoing scrutiny of media conduct regarding legal proceedings.
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The Delhi High Court has mandated the Delhi Police to remove social media videos featuring Arvind Kejriwal (former Chief Minister of Delhi) discussing his application for the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) appeal concerning the Delhi excise policy case. The order, issued by Registrar General Arun Bhardwaj, targets individuals who recorded and uploaded these videos, citing violations of the Electronic Evidence and Video Recording Conference Rules, 2025, which prohibit the recording and publication of court proceedings. This is not an isolated incident; similar actions have been taken in the past. The CBI is appealing a trial court's discharge order from February 27, which exonerated Kejriwal and others, claiming the evidence presented was insufficient. Following this, Kejriwal sought Justice Sharma's recusal, which was rejected on March 13. As the situation unfolded, a complaint was filed against Kejriwal and others for allegedly conspiring to undermine the judiciary's reputation through the viral videos.
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The court's directive reinforces the importance of adhering to legal protocols regarding media coverage of court proceedings, impacting how political figures and the media interact during legal cases.
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