If Kejriwal’s reasons are accepted, all judges will be disqualified from hearing matters of political leaders, if their relatives are on govt panel: CBI to HC
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If Kejriwal’s reasons are accepted, all judges will be disqualified from hearing matters of political leaders, if their relatives are on govt panel: CBI to HC

Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral

What Happened

The CBI told Delhi High Court that Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's children, who serve as government counsels, never assisted in the excise policy case. The CBI opposed Kejriwal's recusal plea, arguing accepting such logic would disqualify all judges whose relatives work for government panels, calling his allegations an 'afterthought' to malign institutions.

Key Entities

CBIDelhi High CourtJustice Swarana Kanta SharmaArvind KejriwalAAPExcise Policy CaseGovernment Counsels

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