Delay in Appointment of Amicus Curiae for Kejriwal and Sisodia Continues
Appointment of amicus for Kejriwal, Sisodia deferred again
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The appointment of an amicus curiae to represent former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and AAP leader Durgesh Pathak in the CBI's appeal against their discharge in the excise policy case has been postponed again due to court adjournments. The next hearing is set for May 12.
- 01The appointment of amicus curiae for Kejriwal, Sisodia, and Pathak has been delayed multiple times.
- 02Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has not held court on scheduled dates, causing further postponements.
- 03Kejriwal and others expressed concerns about perceived bias from the judge.
- 04The CBI is appealing a trial court decision that discharged the accused, citing lack of a prima facie case.
- 05The next hearing on the merits of the case is scheduled for May 12.
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The appointment of an amicus curiae to represent Arvind Kejriwal (former Chief Minister of Delhi), Manish Sisodia (former Deputy Chief Minister), and Durgesh Pathak (AAP leader) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) appeal has faced further delays. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma did not hold court on the scheduled dates, leading to adjournments. Kejriwal expressed concerns regarding perceived bias after the judge refused to recuse herself from the case. The CBI is appealing against a trial court ruling that discharged the defendants, stating that the evidence did not establish a prima facie case. The court is expected to address the appointment of the amicus curiae on May 11, with hearings on the case merits set to begin on May 12.
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The ongoing legal proceedings could affect the political landscape in Delhi, particularly for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leaders.
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