Kejriwal's Stand on Judicial Impartiality: A Conscientious Objection
Arvind Kejriwal, citing concerns about impartiality, abstains from participating further in the Delhi excise policy case after the High Court dismissed his recusal plea. Despite respecting the judiciary, Kejriwal highlights issues of perceived bias, determined to maintain his principled stand, risking legal consequences.
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In a remarkable development following the Delhi High Court's dismissal of his recusal plea, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has penned a comprehensive letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. In it, he outlines his decision to abstain from further involvement in the excise policy case, citing a perceived lack of impartiality.
Kejriwal, maintaining utmost respect for both the judge and the judiciary, asserts that his decision emerges from conscience rather than defiance. The High Court earlier dismissed his plea, emphasizing that his allegations were based on conjecture and failed to meet the legal threshold for a reasonable apprehension of bias.
Despite the court's ruling, which warned against baseless attacks on judicial impartiality, Kejriwal reiterates his concerns about a conflict of interest. He cites Justice Sharma's associations and professional connections as potential bias indicators, stressing that justice must be both done and seen to be done, especially in politically charged cases.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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