Delhi HC Judge Rejects Kejriwal's Recusal Plea in Excise Policy Case
A Delhi High Court judge rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse herself from hearing the excise policy case, stating that his 'illusions' were not grounds for recusal. The judge emphasized the importance of not allowing politicians to dictate judicial proceedings.
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'Can’t recuse to satisfy unfounded suspicion,' says Delhi high court judge in Arvind Kejriwal case
In a notable ruling, the Delhi High Court has rejected the requests made by AAP members for the disqualification of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the ongoing liquor policy case. The court underscored that a judge's ability to perform their duties cannot be assessed through personal biases, asserting that recusal must not arise from baseless doubts.
By ABHINAV GARG
Read full article →Setback for Kejriwal after Delhi HC judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refuses to recuse in excise policy case
In a judgment delivered over more than an hour, justice Sharma observed that a mere apprehension of not receiving relief cannot justify recusal.
Read full article →‘Put in Catch-22 situation’: Delhi HC judge rejects Kejriwal’s recusal plea in excise case
By Sohini Ghosh
Read full article →"Arvind Kejriwal's Illusions No Ground To Recuse": Delhi Judge In Liquor Policy Case
"I reject this application because my oath is to the Constitution," Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said on the petition by Arvind Kejriwal
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