Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns about judicial impartiality, accusing Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of attending four events hosted by the Adhivakta Parishad, a lawyers' body linked to the RSS. Kejriwal, who has long opposed the BJP-RSS ideology, stated that the judge's participation in these events creates a reasonable apprehension that the case may not be handled impartially. The AAP chief called the Delhi liquor policy case political and sought the withdrawal of Justice Sharma from hearing the CBI's petition related to the matter.

Kejriwal cited the principle of judicial impartiality and referenced the Supreme Court's remarks on the importance of public perception in maintaining judicial independence. He argued that a reasonable fear of bias could arise for individuals opposing the RSS ideology, as it would raise questions about the fairness of the judicial proceedings. The case, which involves charges related to alleged corruption in the Delhi liquor policy, has been politically charged, and Kejriwal highlighted that the court's previous decisions, including the trial court's clean chit to him and others, had been overturned by the Delhi High Court.

Further, Kejriwal voiced concerns over the selective urgency with which the court was handling cases involving political opponents of the central government. He pointed out that the CBI's case relied on statements from approvers, undermining the trial court’s original judgment. Despite raising these objections, Kejriwal’s plea for recusal was opposed by the CBI, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta labeling it as baseless. The case continues to stir debate about the role of the judiciary and the influence of political affiliations on legal proceedings.