Delhi High Court Appoints Amicus Curiae for AAP Leaders in CBI Case
Delhi HC appoints amicus to represent AAP leaders
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The Delhi High Court has appointed three senior advocates as amicus curiae to represent former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and AAP leader Durgesh Pathak in the Central Bureau of Investigation's appeal against their discharge in the excise policy case. The decision comes after the trio chose to boycott the court proceedings.
- 01Delhi High Court appoints amicus curiae for AAP leaders in CBI case.
- 02Kejriwal, Sisodia, and Pathak decided to boycott court proceedings.
- 03The trial court previously discharged them, prompting the CBI's appeal.
- 04The judge emphasized the importance of legal representation in the case.
- 05The hearing is scheduled for Friday.
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On Tuesday, Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma announced the appointment of three senior advocates as amicus curiae to represent former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and AAP leader Durgesh Pathak in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) appeal regarding their discharge in the excise policy case. This decision follows the trio's choice to boycott the court proceedings. The trial court had previously discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia, and 21 others, stating that the CBI's evidence did not establish a prima facie case, which led the agency to challenge the ruling. The judge noted that the amicus curiae would assist the court in understanding the legal and factual aspects of the case. The hearing is set for Friday, where the CBI's arguments will be presented.
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The appointment of amicus curiae ensures that the legal proceedings are fair and balanced, potentially influencing the outcome of the case involving key political figures.
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