Knowledge Nugget | Recusal of Judges Explained: When and why do judges step aside?

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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of Delhi High Court rejected recusal pleas from Arvind Kejriwal and five others in the excise policy case on April 20, finding no substantive evidence. Judicial recusal occurs when judges withdraw from cases due to conflicts of interest, personal associations, or bias concerns, ensuring fair legal process and preventing perceived prejudice in decisions.

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