Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he will not appear before the Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, either in person or through legal counsel, stating that he has lost faith in receiving justice in the matter.
In a letter addressed to Justice Sharma, the former Delhi Chief Minister said his “hope of getting justice” from the judge had been “shattered”.
Kejriwal stated that he would not participate in the proceedings before the judge going forward. He also indicated that he would reserve the right to challenge any adverse order before the Supreme Court.
"My hope of getting justice from Justice Swarn Kanta is shattered. Therefore, I have decided to follow Gandhiji's Satyagraha. I have made a decision based on the voice of my conscience. I will reserve the right to appeal Justice Swarn Kanta's decision in the Supreme Court."
The development comes days after the Delhi High Court declined a plea by Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others seeking the recusal of Justice Sharma from hearing matters related to the excise policy case.
On April 20, the court dismissed the request, allowing the judge to continue presiding over the proceedings.
The excise policy case has been a major legal and political flashpoint involving several senior AAP leaders. Kejriwal’s latest move signals an escalation in his legal stance, even as the matter remains under judicial consideration.
