Delhi High Court Judge Recuses from Hearing Naresh Balyan’s Bail Plea in MCOCA Case

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has recused herself from hearing the bail application of former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan.

Balyan, who was arrested in December 2024, faces charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for alleged links to a criminal syndicate.

The matter follows a previous hearing where the Court questioned the Delhi Police over the prolonged investigation and noted that key witnesses had retracted their statements.

Justice Sharma directed that the case be listed before a different bench on April 23. Balyan’s earlier bail plea was rejected by the trial court, citing stringent requirements under MCOCA.