Indian judge refuses to recuse from Kejriwal case

Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has firmly refused to recuse herself from the excise policy case involving Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, rejecting allegations of bias. Justice Sharma stated that politicians cannot be permitted to cross boundaries and judge judicial competence, emphasizing that recusal would create the impression that judges can be pressured. She declared, 'I will not recuse myself from this case,' arguing that stepping down would undermine judicial independence. The ruling represents a significant setback for Kejriwal's legal strategy in the high-profile corruption case.