Manish Sisodia Joins Arvind Kejriwal in Boycotting Court Proceedings
After Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia to also boycott Justice Sharma's court
The Economic Times
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Manish Sisodia, former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, has decided to boycott further proceedings in the Delhi excise policy case, following former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's lead. Sisodia expressed concerns about the impartiality of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, citing her public engagements and connections with government officials as troubling.
- 01Manish Sisodia is boycotting court proceedings in the Delhi excise policy case.
- 02His decision follows similar concerns raised by Arvind Kejriwal.
- 03Sisodia's doubts about Justice Sharma's impartiality stem from her public appearances and connections.
- 04He emphasized that his concerns are not intended to show hostility towards the court.
- 05The ongoing case involves significant political implications for the Delhi government.
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Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, has announced his decision to boycott the proceedings in the Delhi excise policy case, following the lead of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. In a letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court, Sisodia expressed his unresolved doubts regarding the judge's impartiality. He cited Justice Sharma's frequent public appearances at events organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad, her children's professional ties to a central government panel, and their connections to government law officers as sources of concern. Sisodia clarified that his apprehensions, similar to those voiced by Kejriwal, are not rooted in hostility towards the court but rather in a quest for a fair judicial process.
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This boycott may affect the proceedings of the Delhi excise policy case, potentially delaying justice and impacting political dynamics in Delhi.
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