Arvind Kejriwal Boycotts Hearing In Liquor Policy Case Before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has decided to withdraw from further proceedings in the CBI liquor policy case pending before Delhi High Court Judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, citing a loss of confidence in the fairness of the judicial process. In a letter addressed to the judge, Kejriwal stated that his decision was inspired by the principles of Gandhian satyagraha, emphasizing that justice must not only be done but also appear to be done. He argued that the proceedings before the court did not meet this fundamental standard, prompting his refusal to participate. Kejriwal’s letter to Justice Sharma, which he described as written “in all humility and with complete respect for the judiciary,” highlighted his concerns about the impartiality of the proceedings. He claimed that the language used in the judge’s order rejecting his recusal application conveyed the perception that his plea was a personal attack on the judge and the institution. This, he argued, made it impossible to believe in an impartial hearing. The judge had previously dismissed Kejriwal’s application for recusal, citing apprehensions of bias on his part. The case involves revision petitions filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the trial court’s order discharging Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Sigh, and other accused in the liquor policy corruption case. Kejriwal had previously raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, pointing to the professional engagements of Justice Sharma’s children. Both of the judge’s children are empanelled as government counsel and receive case assignments from the Solicitor General.#right_to_information_act #central_bureau_of_investigation #delhi_high_court #arvind_kejriwal #swarana_kanta_sharma
