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This Delhi High Court Judge Will Hear Excise Policy Case After Justice Swarana Kanta Sharmas Withdrawal

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- Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma withdrew from the excise policy case after allegations of conflict of interest.
- The case stems from a 2022 CBI FIR alleging manipulation of the 2021-22 Delhi Excise Policy.
- CBI accused AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, of receiving kickbacks from liquor manufacturers.
- Justice Sharma had previously issued a stay on a trial court's discharge order for Kejriwal and others.
- On May 14, 2026, contempt proceedings were initiated against AAP leaders for social media comments.
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