Delhi High Court Judge Accuses Arvind Kejriwal of Campaigning Against Court Order
'Kejriwal orchestrated vilification campaign': HC judge Swarana Sharma on contempt petition
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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court accused Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, of orchestrating a vilification campaign against her following her refusal to recuse herself from a case. The judge initiated contempt proceedings against Kejriwal and others for their social media actions aimed at discrediting her order.
- 01Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and others.
- 02Kejriwal is accused of orchestrating a vilification campaign on social media.
- 03The judge refused Kejriwal's plea for her recusal from a case.
- 04Kejriwal announced his decision to boycott court proceedings on social media.
- 05Justice Sharma stated she would not be intimidated by the campaign.
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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has accused Arvind Kejriwal (leader of the Aam Aadmi Party) of orchestrating a vilification campaign against her following her refusal to recuse herself from a case involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The judge initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and former AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak for their actions on social media, which she claims were aimed at discrediting her order. Justice Sharma stated that instead of appealing to the Supreme Court, Kejriwal chose to attack her credibility publicly. She emphasized her resolve not to be intimidated by such actions, asserting her commitment to uphold the integrity of the court.
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This situation highlights the tensions between political leaders and the judiciary, potentially affecting public trust in judicial processes.
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