Delhi High Court Judge Upholds Decision to Hear CBI Case Against Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi HC judge refuses to recuse herself from hearing CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal in excise case
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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has declined requests from former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others to recuse herself from the excise policy case. The judge emphasized that she will remain impartial while deciding on the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea challenging the trial court's discharge of all accused.
- 01Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected recusal requests from Arvind Kejriwal and others.
- 02The judge stated that a judge cannot recuse based on unfounded suspicions of bias.
- 03The Central Bureau of Investigation is challenging a trial court's discharge of all accused in the case.
- 04Kejriwal's team argued a conflict of interest due to the judge's children being Central government lawyers.
- 05Justice Sharma affirmed her commitment to decide the case impartially.
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On April 21, 2026, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court dismissed requests for her recusal from the excise policy case involving former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The judge stated that she would not step down merely to appease what she termed as 'unfounded suspicion of bias' and 'manufactured allegations'. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is contesting a trial court's decision that discharged all accused, including Kejriwal, from the case. The defense argued for her recusal, citing a potential conflict of interest due to the judge's children being empaneled as Central government lawyers who work closely with the Solicitor General representing the CBI. Justice Sharma assured that she would remain unaffected by the recusal applications while deciding the main matter.
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This ruling may influence public perception of judicial impartiality in high-profile political cases.
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