From 24-year-old magistrate to judge hearing Arvind Kejriwal’s recusal plea: Meet Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma
Indian Express·7h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma reserved judgment Monday on Arvind Kejriwal's recusal plea in the CBI's excise policy revision case. Kejriwal and others sought her removal citing alleged ideological ties to ABAP, an RSS-affiliated lawyers' body. Justice Sharma, elevated to Delhi High Court in March 2022, has over three decades judicial experience. She entered judiciary at 24 as magistrate, became sessions judge at 35.
Key Entities
Justice Swarana Kanta SharmaArvind KejriwalCBIDelhi High CourtAkhil Bhartiya Adhivakta Parishad (ABAP)Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)Rouse Avenue Court