CBI Rejects Allegations of Bias Against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in Recusal Plea

The CBI opposed pleas by Arvind Kejriwal and others seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Delhi excise policy case.

It argued that merely attending a seminar organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad (ABAP), linked to the RSS, does not establish judicial bias.

The agency termed the allegations “sweeping” and warned that such reasoning could lead to judges being asked to recuse in numerous cases.

It also pointed out that the judge had passed both favourable and adverse orders in the matter, indicating no prejudice. The matter is scheduled for further hearing before the Delhi High Court.

[CBI v. Kuldeep Singh & Ors.]