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Kejriwal writes to Delhi HC Justice Sharma, refuses to appear in excise policy case
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said in a letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma that he will not appear in the excise policy case either personally or through counsel. He stated that his hope for justice from the judge has been broken and announced a Gandhi-inspired path of Satyagraha as a form of protest, a personal decision after reflection.
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The refusal could affect court proceedings in the excise policy case and adds to the political controversy surrounding the issue.
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Kejriwal writes to Delhi HC Justice Sharma, refuses to appear in excise policy case
April 27, 2026
In a letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Arvind Kejriwal said he would not appear in the excise policy case either in person or through legal representation. He said his hope of getting justice from Justice Sharma has been broken and that he has decided to follow Mahatma Gandhi's path of Satyagraha as a form of protest. He described the move as a personal decision made after reflection and listening to the voice of his conscience.