On May 25, the Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing for July 16 regarding the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) appeal against the discharge of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Durgesh Pathak in the liquor policy case. Justice Manoj Jain acknowledged the filing of vakalatnama, which allows advocates to represent the unrepresented leaders who previously boycotted court proceedings. The CBI's appeal follows a February 27 ruling by the trial court that discharged the accused, stating the charges could not withstand judicial scrutiny. The case was brought to Justice Jain after Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against the AAP leaders for allegedly vilifying her on social media. The CBI's Solicitor General urged for an expedited hearing, but Justice Jain prioritized cases concerning life and liberty, noting that the court would not convene on the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday. The situation remains tense, as the AAP leaders have expressed concerns over potential bias from the presiding judge.