Kejriwal's Transfer Plea Rejected: Delhi HC CJ Backs Justice Sharma in Excise Case

• Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya declined Arvind Kejriwal's request to transfer the CBI's plea in the excise policy case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
• CJ Upadhyaya stated Justice Sharma is hearing the case according to the roster, and a transfer order on administrative grounds is unwarranted; recusal is for the judge concerned.
• Kejriwal and others sought transfer, citing "grave, bona fide, and reasonable apprehension" of impartiality due to Justice Sharma's past conduct in related cases.
• Kejriwal alleged Justice Sharma made "erroneous" prima facie observations without hearing all sides and has not granted relief to any accused in multiple related cases.
• He also noted that three of Justice Sharma's judgments in related matters were set aside by the Supreme Court, and one referred to a larger bench.