Arvind Kejriwal (national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party) and five co-applicants have requested the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the Delhi High Court in the ongoing liquor excise policy case. They claim her attendance at events organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad (ABAP), which is linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), indicates a potential ideological bias. The CBI has opposed this request, stating that attending legal seminars does not reflect any political affiliation or bias, and labeling the accusations as contemptuous. The CBI pointed out that Justice Sharma has granted interim bail to one of the accused multiple times, demonstrating her impartiality. They also highlighted the Supreme Court's directive for expeditious hearings in cases involving Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, asserting that such cases are being handled uniformly and efficiently. The CBI's response underscores the importance of maintaining judicial integrity and the necessity for fair trials.