Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to withdraw from the Delhi liquor policy case, rejecting allegations of bias raised by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that judges do not bow to political pressure.

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Apr 20: The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Arvind Kejriwal seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing matters related to the alleged Delhi excise policy case. Delivering the ruling, Justice Sharma stated that while stepping as.....

Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to withdraw from the Delhi liquor policy case, rejecting allegations of bias raised by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that judges do not bow to political pressure.

Delhi HC judge Justice Sharma declines to recuse herself from the CBI's plea against Kejriwal's discharge in the excise case.

Delhi HC judge Justice Sharma declines to recuse herself from the CBI's plea against Kejriwal's discharge in the excise case.

Delhi High Court's Justice Swarana K. Sharma denies Kejriwal's recusal plea, emphasising judicial integrity against political pressure.

"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

Reiterating that the impartiality of a judge is presumed unless rebutted by cogent material, the Delhi High Court said that recusal cannot be granted on the basis of mere apprehension or personal perception of a litigant.