Delhi HC hears Arvind Kejriwal plea for recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in excise case: LIVE UPDATES

The Delhi High Court is hearing the CBI's plea challenging the discharge of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other accused from the Delhi excise policy case. 

Notably, Kejriwal has filed an application calling for the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the case. Kejriwal has requested her not to hear the matter.

He is also arguing personally in the matter. The recusal application was first heard on April 6, when the Court sought the CBI's response to Kejriwal's recusal plea.

During the April 6 hearing, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for CBI, strongly objected to the recusal plea. He argued that Kejriwal's application is founded on baseless allegations. The CBI has also filed its formal response opposing the recusal application.

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