Judicial Integrity vs. Political Pressure: The AAP's Contentious Case

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed concerns on Tuesday, highlighting Arvind Kejriwal's apprehension about receiving impartial justice in the excise policy case from Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma's court. He cited a potential conflict of interest, as Justice Sharma's children are attorneys for the government.

The BJP, meanwhile, hailed Justice Sharma's refusal to recuse herself, arguing that it underscores judicial independence and dismisses AAP's alleged campaign to influence the court. Sharma emphasized that no individual is above the judicial process, rejecting baseless bias claims.

Justice Sharma firmly stated that litigants cannot judge a judge without substantial evidence and warned against political interference undermining the judiciary. Kejriwal's objections stemmed from previous adverse decisions but were deemed insufficient to warrant the judge's recusal.