Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requested the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from his case regarding the Delhi excise policy. He argued that the judge's previous rulings and affiliations raised concerns of bias, particularly after her recent decisions in similar high-profile cases involving Aam Aadmi Party leaders.

• 01Arvind Kejriwal personally argued for Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal in the Delhi High Court.
• 02Justice Sharma has over three decades of judicial experience and was appointed as a permanent judge in March 2022.
• 03Kejriwal cited concerns of bias due to Justice Sharma's past rulings and her attendance at events associated with the ruling BJP's lawyer body.
• 04Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the recusal plea, warning it could set a dangerous precedent.
• 05Justice Sharma has reserved her decision on the recusal requests from Kejriwal and others.

The outcome of this recusal plea could significantly affect the ongoing legal proceedings involving Kejriwal and other AAP leaders, potentially influencing public perception of judicial impartiality.