During the proceedings of the Delhi excise policy case, Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma issued a strong defense of judicial independence in response to comments made by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal had mentioned in an affidavit that Justice Sharma's children, who are empanelled as Central government lawyers, receive significant work through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who represents the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case. Justice Sharma firmly stated that there is no connection between her family members and the case, asserting that litigants cannot dictate how judges' families live their lives. She highlighted that if children of politicians can enter politics, then judges' children should also be allowed to pursue legal careers without prejudice. The court clarified that allegations of bias must be backed by clear evidence, and mere professional associations do not imply conflict of interest unless directly linked to the case. The judge reiterated that cases are adjudicated based on merit, irrespective of any political affiliations of the lawyers involved.