Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court ruled against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's request for her recusal in the ongoing liquor policy excise case. She stated that Kejriwal's arguments were based on unfounded suspicions and lacked the necessary evidence to warrant her stepping down. Justice Sharma emphasized that a judge's integrity should not be questioned without substantial proof, asserting that even influential political figures must not undermine the judiciary. Kejriwal's claims regarding her connections to the Adhivakta Parishad, linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), were dismissed as irrelevant to the case. The judge also criticized Kejriwal for mentioning her children’s professional affiliations, stating that there was no demonstrated link between her family members and the case. She reinforced that judicial competence cannot be questioned without valid evidence, highlighting the need for respect towards the judiciary's independence.