Kejriwal Seeks Recusal of Justice Sharma, Citing Perceived Guilt

Arvind Kejriwal has presented ten reasons for seeking the recusal of Justice Sharma, stating that he feels "almost treated as guilty" by the judge.

13 Apr, 10:45 — 13 Apr, 22:43

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Why this matters

This development is significant as it involves a sitting Chief Minister seeking the recusal of a High Court judge, raising questions about judicial impartiality and potentially impacting the ongoing legal proceedings against Kejriwal. The outcome of this recusal request could set a precedent for similar cases.

Key entitiesArvind Kejriwal Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma RSS BJP

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What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requested Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to recuse herself from his case
Kejriwal cited perceived guilt and bias as reasons for the recusal request

Key claims3 agreed

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Kejriwal argued that Justice Sharma attended events organized by a lawyers' body affiliated with RSS

agreed·hindustan-timesTimes of India

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The RSS is the parent body of AAP’s rival and the Centre’s ruling BJP

agreed·hindustan-timesTimes of India

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Kejriwal stated that the judge was 'almost treating me as guilty'

agreed·Times of Indiahindustan-times

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The specific 10 reasons Kejriwal provided for seeking recusal

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual51d ago

'Almost treating me as guilty': Kejriwal's 10 reasons for seeking recusal of justice Sharma

By TOI NEWS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual51d ago

‘Serious apprehension of bias’: Arvind Kejriwal seeks judge’s recusal

By Sohini Ghosh

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual51d ago

Who is Delhi HC's Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, whom Arvind Kejriwal wants off his case

Kejriwal argued that Justice Sharma attended events organised by a lawyers' body affiliated with RSS, the parent body of AAP’s rival and Centre’s ruling BJP

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ndtvMostly Factual51d ago

Delhi Court's "Hope You Don't Return" Comment To Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal and the others discharged in the liquor policy case have sought the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing a petition by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the trial court's decision. The court has accepted Kejriwal's application.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: ndtv · 13 Apr, 10:45|Full coverage: 4 · 12h|Window: 12h

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ndtv13 Apr, 10:45First to report

Delhi Court's "Hope You Don't Return" Comment To Arvind Kejriwal

Times of India13 Apr, 10:51

'Almost treating me as guilty': Kejriwal's 10 reasons for seeking recusal of justice Sharma

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hindustan-times13 Apr, 16:05

Who is Delhi HC's Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, whom Arvind Kejriwal wants off his case

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indian-express13 Apr, 22:43Latest update

‘Serious apprehension of bias’: Arvind Kejriwal seeks judge’s recusal

Story evolution

Recusal Request FiledApril 13 morning

Arvind Kejriwal formally requested Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal from his case.

Reasons DetailedApril 13 afternoon

Outlets began reporting on the specific reasons cited by Kejriwal, including the judge's alleged RSS affiliation and perceived bias.

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Kejriwal Seeks Recusal of Justice Sharma, Citing Perceived Guilt

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Key claims3 agreed

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'Almost treating me as guilty': Kejriwal's 10 reasons for seeking recusal of justice Sharma

‘Serious apprehension of bias’: Arvind Kejriwal seeks judge’s recusal

Who is Delhi HC's Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, whom Arvind Kejriwal wants off his case

Delhi Court's "Hope You Don't Return" Comment To Arvind Kejriwal

Coverage Timeline

Delhi Court's "Hope You Don't Return" Comment To Arvind Kejriwal

'Almost treating me as guilty': Kejriwal's 10 reasons for seeking recusal of justice Sharma

Who is Delhi HC's Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, whom Arvind Kejriwal wants off his case

‘Serious apprehension of bias’: Arvind Kejriwal seeks judge’s recusal

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