Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has decided to recuse herself from the excise policy case involving former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). This decision follows her observation of contemptuous social media posts targeting her and the court, which she deemed as defamatory and vilifying. Justice Sharma expressed concern over the implications of such conduct, stating that it undermines the authority of the judiciary. She noted that Kejriwal orchestrated a campaign of vilification instead of addressing the court's orders through appropriate legal channels. The judge will continue to hear contempt proceedings against Kejriwal and others, emphasizing the need to protect judicial integrity from external pressures and threats. Previously, Kejriwal and others had questioned the judge's neutrality, but their applications for recusal were dismissed, prompting public commentary and political messaging against the court.