Excise policy: Arvind Kejriwal appears in Delhi HC seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma
The Hindu
Arvind Kejriwal seeks Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal in Delhi HC over the excise policy case hearing.
Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (April 6, 2026) appeared in person in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI petition challenging the discharge of the AAP convenor and all other accused in the liquor policy case.
Justice Sharma took Mr. Kejriwal's application for her recusal on record and listed it for hearing on April 13.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, argued that the court was not a forum for theatrics and Mr. Kejriwal should discharge his lawyer if he wanted to appear in person in the case.
He strongly objected to the recusal application and said Mr. Kejriwal's allegations were frivolous and contemptuous.
Mr. Mehta also informed that seven discharged accused have filed applications seeking the recusal of the judge.
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