SURAT, GUJARAT — AAP MP Sanjay Singh has raised concerns over judicial impartiality following the Delhi High Court’s decision to dismiss a plea seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi excise policy case.
Speaking in Surat, Singh said he was “surprised” by the court’s decision, and questioned whether a fair judgment could be expected in the matter. The plea had been filed by leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.
Singh alleged that there were potential conflicts of interest, claiming that members of Justice Sharma’s family were professionally associated with Tushar Mehta, who is representing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case.
He further alleged that there were links to events associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, suggesting that such associations could raise questions about neutrality. Singh claimed that these factors made it difficult, in his view, to expect complete fairness in the proceedings.
Additionally, he accused the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, of targeting Kejriwal through what he described as politically motivated cases—an allegation the ruling party has consistently denied.
The Delhi excise policy case has been a major political flashpoint, with the Aam Aadmi Party alleging misuse of central agencies, while the BJP maintains that the investigation is based on evidence and due process.
Legal experts note that recusal pleas are assessed based on established judicial standards, and courts generally require substantial grounds to accept such requests.
Sanjay Singh’s remarks add to the ongoing political and legal debate surrounding the case, reflecting AAP’s concerns over fairness, while the judiciary continues to handle the matter within the legal framework.
