The development has placed the senior judge at the centre of a rare legal and political controversy after Kejriwal personally argued for her withdrawal from the matter, citing concerns over perceived bias and conflict of interest.
Justice Sharma has had a judicial career spanning more than three decades, beginning in the district judiciary before her elevation as a judge of the Delhi High Court. Over the years, she has handled matters across multiple jurisdictions, including family law, criminal law and special courts.
The controversy emerged during proceedings related to the excise policy case, where certain judicial orders and subsequent developments led Kejriwal and co-accused to seek her recusal.
Among the grounds raised were concerns over judicial impartiality, past public associations and the professional roles of her children as government-empanelled lawyers, allegations strongly contested by the CBI.
Opposing the plea, the investigating agency argued there was no legal basis for recusal and warned that accepting such arguments could set a problematic precedent for the judiciary.
With Justice Sharma set to pronounce her decision, the outcome is expected to influence the next phase of one of the most closely watched legal battles in the country.
The Impressive Times
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