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Delhi High Court flags criminal contempt notice for Kejriwal over judge-targeting posts, warns of anarchy
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Published on 14 May 2026
A judge says a social media campaign aimed at her reputation
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, has reportedly issued a notice of criminal contempt against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over “extremely defamatory” content circulated against her. The judge also indicated contempt proceedings may follow against other AAP figures, including Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak, warning that tolerating such attacks could lead to “anarchy.” The development emerged during CBI arguments challenging discharge orders in the Delhi excise policy case, amid a recusal row.
- Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma reportedly issued a criminal contempt notice to Kejriwal
- The judge cited “extremely defamatory content” circulated against her
- Court warned against inaction that could cause “anarchy” for judiciary authority
- Contempt proceedings were signaled for Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak
- The case hearing was tied to a CBI plea contesting discharges in the excise policy matter
- The order follows Kejriwal’s recusal standoff and refusal to appear before the judge
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