Judicial Integrity vs. Political Pressure: Delhi High Court Standoff
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court refused to recuse herself from a liquor-policy case, countering pleas from AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and others. She emphasized judicial integrity over unfounded bias allegations, warning against allowing powerful litigants to manipulate the judiciary through perceived inclinations and conjecture.
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In a significant legal development, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has declined to step aside from adjudicating the contentious liquor-policy case, despite requests from AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his associates. Delivering a marathon hour-long judgment, Justice Sharma firmly dismissed what she termed as baseless apprehensions of bias.
Emphasizing the judiciary's independence, Justice Sharma underscored the dangers of yielding to political pressure. She articulated that her involvement in professional engagements, such as those conducted by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad, are legitimate and not indicative of political bias.
Justice Sharma also countered allegations of potential conflicts of interest, advocating for the professional independence of judges' family members. She firmly rejected the notion of political influence and maintained her commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the judiciary.
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