Kejriwal Questions Delhi HC Judge's Impartiality Over BJP Links
'You Attended Adhivakta Parishad Events Linked To BJP, RSS': Kejriwal To Delhi HC Judge
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Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, raised concerns about Delhi High Court Judge Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma's impartiality due to her attendance at events linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He emphasized the importance of perception in a democracy, questioning the fairness of the excise policy case.
- 01Kejriwal highlighted Justice Sharma's attendance at BJP and RSS-linked events.
- 02He referenced a Supreme Court observation on the importance of perception in justice.
- 03Kejriwal questioned the judge's ability to remain impartial in the excise policy case.
- 04The comments reflect ongoing tensions between the Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP.
- 05This situation raises broader concerns about judicial impartiality in politically sensitive cases.
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Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party, has expressed concerns regarding the impartiality of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma. During a recent statement, he pointed out her attendance at events associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Citing a Supreme Court observation, Kejriwal emphasized that perception is crucial in a democracy, questioning whether he would receive fair justice in the ongoing Delhi excise policy case, given the judge's affiliations. This incident underscores the ongoing political tensions between the Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP, raising important questions about judicial independence and the potential influence of political ideologies on legal proceedings.
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This situation may affect public trust in the judicial system, particularly in politically charged cases.
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