Indian judge refuses to recuse from Kejriwal case

A Delhi High Court judge has refused to recuse herself from a liquor policy case involving Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, rejecting allegations of bias.

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Delhi, India

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 16:42 UTC

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In a major setback for Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has refused to withdraw from the liquor policy case, rejecting the Chief Minister's allegations of bias. Justice Sharma stated that a politician cannot pressure the judiciary and that "justice does not bow to pressure." The ruling is a significant development in the ongoing legal challenges faced by the Aam Aadmi Party leader. The court's firm stance underscores the judiciary's assertion of independence in the high-profile case.

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The message adds the judge's direct quote, "justice does not bow to pressure," and frames the ruling as a "major setback" for Kejriwal.

e/eineurope · topic · T-02338cycle Monday, 20 April 2026 at 16:42 UTC · first reported 20 Apr