Live Updates on Arvind Kejriwal: The Delhi High Court is set to continue hearing on Monday regarding the revision petition submitted by the CBI, challenging the discharge order granted to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others involved in the excise policy investigation. It is anticipated that Kejriwal will make a personal appearance in court on Monday to request the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the case.

What transpired during the previous session? During an earlier hearing, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, expressed objections when Senior Advocate N Hariharan, who is defending Kejriwal, requested additional time to submit a response. Mehta emphasized, “The honorable court should not allow more than one week; we have an urgent matter at hand. This is an exceptional order, and we strongly object to it remaining on the record for even a moment longer than necessary.” The court responded by stating, “Let them file a reply.” In response, Senior Advocate Hariharan challenged the CBI’s objection, questioning the potential harm that would arise from granting more time. Mehta argued, “It is unreasonable to request additional time after receiving an unjust order.” Hariharan countered, asserting, “It is unfair to label the court as unjust and to claim that the proceedings are unfair.”

Stay on Observations: On March 9, the Delhi High Court issued a stay on the trial court’s remarks directed at the investigating officer, which included a recommendation for departmental action against him. The High Court noted that the trial court’s comments regarding the CBI’s investigation in the excise policy case appeared to be fundamentally flawed. Earlier, on February 27, a trial court had discharged all 23 defendants in the CBI case, including Kejriwal and Sisodia.

On the previous day, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal submitted a petition requesting the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in this matter.