Delhi High Court Judge Steps Back from Contempt Case Against AAP Leaders
Judge recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kejriwal
The Hindu
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Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court has recused himself from a contempt plea involving Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, for allegedly sharing unauthorized court proceedings online. This plea is linked to a case concerning the excise policy.
- 01Justice Tejas Karia recused himself from the case.
- 02The contempt plea involves AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal.
- 03The case relates to unauthorized sharing of court proceedings.
- 04The proceedings pertain to a petition regarding Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
- 05The incident raises concerns about court protocol and legal ethics.
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On April 23, 2026, Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court recused himself from hearing a contempt plea against leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including party chief Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The plea alleges that these leaders shared unauthorized clips of court proceedings online. This case is tied to a petition filed by Kejriwal, which seeks the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in a separate excise policy case. The recusal of the judge highlights the complexities and sensitivities involved in legal proceedings, especially concerning the sharing of court materials.
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The recusal of Justice Karia may affect the timeline and handling of the contempt case against AAP leaders, potentially influencing public perception of the legal proceedings.
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