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Kejriwal celebrates Delhi HC transfer of excise policy case as truth wins
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
Judge says she won’t recuse, yet shifts the case
Delhi High Court decided that Arvind Kejriwal’s excise-policy case will be heard by a different bench, following remarks from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Kejriwal framed the move as “truth” triumphing, citing Mahatma Gandhi’s satyagraha. AAP leaders called it a “big victory,” while Atishi alleged the judge has effectively recused. Sharma, however, said she was not recusing herself—she was transferring the matter after initiating criminal contempt proceedings over allegedly “vilifying” social media posts.
- Delhi HC will hear Kejriwal’s excise-policy case before another bench
- Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she is not recusing herself
- AAP leaders hailed the transfer as a major victory
- Sharma launched criminal contempt proceedings over social media “vilification”
- CBI petition on discharge will be taken up by a separate bench
- Contempt proceedings were initiated against Kejriwal and multiple AAP leaders
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