On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court appointed three amicus curiae in the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) appeal against the discharge order related to the Delhi excise policy case. This decision followed the absence of key respondents, including Arvind Kejriwal (Chief Minister of Delhi), Manish Sisodia (Deputy Chief Minister), and Durgesh Pathak (AAP leader), who chose not to participate in the proceedings. Kejriwal had publicly stated that he lost faith in the judicial process, citing concerns about the impartiality of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who is overseeing the case. The High Court dismissed Kejriwal's request for Justice Sharma's recusal, asserting that the allegations of bias were unfounded and did not meet legal standards. The court emphasized that judicial proceedings must not be swayed by mere perceptions of bias. Kejriwal has indicated he might appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of India, acknowledging that his absence could impact his legal standing. The case stems from the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, with the CBI contesting the discharge of Kejriwal and others involved.