Manish Sisodia recuses himself from the CBI appeal hearing in Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s court, citing bias in the Excise Policy case. Read the full update.

In a major legal development within the Delhi Excise Policy case, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has officially recused himself from the ongoing hearings in Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s court. Alleging concerns over a lack of impartial proceedings, Manish Sisodia stated that he would no longer participate in the CBI’s appeal against his earlier acquittal.

Allegations of Conflict of Interest

In a formal letter addressed to the court, Manish Sisodia raised significant questions regarding the fairness of the trial. He pointed out a potential conflict of interest, alleging that members of the presiding judge’s family are part of the legal panel representing Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. Since the Solicitor General is representing the central government in this very case, Manish Sisodia argued that the bench’s neutrality is compromised.

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पूरे सम्मान और आदर के साथ, मैंने दिल्ली हाई कोर्ट की माननीय जस्टिस स्वर्णकांता शर्मा जी को पत्र लिखकर निवेदन किया है कि, वर्तमान परिस्थितियों में, मेरी अंतरात्मा मुझे इस मामले की कार्यवाही में उनके समक्ष, आगे भाग लेने की अनुमति नहीं देती।

मेरे लिए यह किसी व्यक्ति विशेष का… pic.twitter.com/RHesthiBTG

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) April 28, 2026

The Path of ‘Satyagraha’

Explaining his decision to abstain from the proceedings, the AAP leader remarked that he has lost hope for a fair hearing under the current circumstances. Manish Sisodia further announced that no lawyer would represent him in this court, calling his withdrawal a form of “Satyagraha” against a process he deems biased. This move mirrors a similar stance taken by former CM Arvind Kejriwal, who also previously sought recusal from the same bench.

Background of the Excise Case

The legal battle dates back to the controversial Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. While both Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were acquitted by the Rouse Avenue Court in February 2026, the CBI filed an immediate appeal in the Delhi High Court. The central agency contends that the lower court’s decision overlooked critical evidence regarding alleged corruption and money laundering.

Political and Legal Implications

The decision by Manish Sisodia to step away from the hearing has sparked a fresh political row. While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) maintains that the central agencies are being used for political vendetta, legal experts are divided on the impact of such a recusal on the judicial process.