Delhi HC to Appoint Senior Advocates for AAP Leaders in Liquor Policy Case
Liquor policy ‘scam’: Delhi HC awaits consent from senior counsel to represent Kejriwal, Sisodia, Pathak
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The Delhi High Court is set to appoint senior advocates to represent Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Durgesh Pathak in the ongoing liquor policy scam case. The court awaits consent from potential representatives after the leaders opted to go unrepresented, citing concerns over judicial bias.
- 01Delhi High Court is appointing senior advocates for AAP leaders in the liquor policy case.
- 02Kejriwal, Sisodia, and Pathak chose to go unrepresented, raising concerns about judicial bias.
- 03The CBI is challenging a trial court's decision that discharged 23 accused, including the AAP leaders.
- 04The appointment of amicus curiae is intended to assist the court in legal matters.
- 05Former AAP officials are also contesting the maintainability of the CBI's plea.
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The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, is preparing to appoint senior advocates to represent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal (Chief Minister of Delhi), Manish Sisodia (Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi), and Durgesh Pathak in the liquor policy scam case. This decision follows the leaders' declaration last month that they would not have legal representation in court, citing concerns over potential bias from Justice Sharma due to her alleged connections with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The court is currently awaiting consent from the selected advocates, with an order expected on Monday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is challenging a lower court's February order that discharged 23 accused individuals, including the three AAP leaders, from the case. Additionally, former AAP communications in-charge Vijay Nair and media executive Arvind Kumar Singh have filed applications contesting the CBI's revision plea. The situation highlights the complex interplay between legal representation and perceived judicial impartiality in high-profile cases.
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The outcome of this case could significantly affect the political landscape in Delhi, especially for the AAP leaders involved. A ruling against them could impact their political careers and the party's standing in future elections.
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