Courtroom Drama: The High Stakes of Delhi's Liquor Policy Case
The Delhi High Court is set to hear CBI's appeal against acquittal of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others, while also addressing a contempt case over allegedly vilifying social media posts targeting a judge. This follows a trial court's decision that the case lacked substance.
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The Delhi High Court will hear a crucial petition by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a trial court's decision to discharge former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in connection with the liquor policy case. This legal drama is unfolding amidst allegations of contempt against them.
The petition, scheduled for Tuesday, is to be considered by Justice Manoj Jain, while a separate bench comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja is set to take up the criminal contempt case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated the contempt proceedings due to social media posts that allegedly launched a campaign of vilification against her.
The controversy stems from posts that attributed bias and political allegiance to the judge, escalating tensions as Kejriwal and others resort to Mahatma Gandhi's path of non-cooperation, refusing personal or legal representation before Justice Sharma. The resolution of these legal matters could have significant implications for Delhi politics.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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