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Arvind Kejriwal’s Fresh Affidavit Names Judge’s Children in High-Stakes Delhi High Court Recusal Battle

Kejriwal says 2,487 cases were assigned to the judge’s son in 2023, arguing the overlap creates a reasonable apprehension of bias.

  • On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal filed an affidavit before the Delhi High Court seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case.
  • Kejriwal claims a "direct conflict of interest" exists because Justice Sharma's family members hold Central Government panel engagements and receive work through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who represents the Central Bureau of Investigation.
  • Citing RTI replies, the affidavit alleges substantial legal work allocation to Justice Sharma's son, noting "a total of 2,487 cases were marked to the son of the Hon'ble Justice in the year 2023; 1,784 cases in 2024 and 1,633 cases in 2025."
  • Opposing the application as frivolous, Solicitor General Mehta argued against the recusal request, while Justice Sharma observed she had "learnt a lot about the recusal jurisdiction" and reserved orders on the plea.
  • The High Court indicated that the recusal question will be decided independently of the excise policy case merits, as Kejriwal continues to emphasize that proceedings must reflect the "full appearance of judicial detachment, independence and neutrality.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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