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Delhi High Court Reviews Kejriwal's Request to Recuse Justice

4/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation regarding Arvind Kejriwal's request for Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to recuse from a corruption case linked to an alleged liquor policy scam.
Kejriwal argued that Justice Sharma's past conduct raises concerns about fairness.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the recusal, citing multiple requests against Justice Sharma.
The court scheduled a further hearing for April 13, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, enacted in 2013, aimed to combat rampant corruption in India, where 62% of citizens distrusted government institutions. High-profile judicial corruption cases, such as the impeachment proceedings against Justice V. Ramaswami in 1993, have highlighted systemic issues. Arvind Kejriwal's recent request for Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal underscores ongoing concerns about judicial integrity and public confidence in anti-corruption efforts.

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Story summary

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation regarding Arvind Kejriwal's request for Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to recuse from a corruption case linked to an alleged liquor policy scam.
Kejriwal argued that Justice Sharma's past conduct raises concerns about fairness.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the recusal, citing multiple requests against Justice Sharma.
The court scheduled a further hearing for April 13, 2026.

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