The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI's appeal in the Delhi excise policy case.
Kejriwal argued and presented the application himself at the court, raising concerns of bias against Justice Sharma, who is usually the one who hears the appeals filed by CBI and the Enforcement Directorate.
Justice Sharma told Kejriwal that he 'argued well' and has potential to become a lawyer, to which Kejriwal responded that he had already found his 'calling' and is happy with it.
Kejriwal raised objections against Justice Sharma, citing her attendance at events organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad (ABAP), which is said to be ideologically associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Kejriwal stated that his application for recusal was based on 'reasonable apprehension of not getting a fair hearing.'
