The Delhi High Court has instructed the police to remove videos circulating on social media depicting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal arguing in court. This directive follows concerns over unauthorized recordings and sharing of court proceedings, with officials taking action against violators of video conferencing guidelines. Advocate Vaibhav Singh lodged a complaint alleging that Kejriwal and others intentionally recorded and shared the court session on social platforms, violating court rules.
Officials mentioned that similar actions have been taken in the past against individuals posting court recordings online. Singh’s complaint highlighted the alleged deliberate breach of Delhi High Court Rules for Video Conferencing and Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules. The recordings, widely spread on platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, were deemed part of a planned effort to tarnish the judiciary’s image. The complaint urged a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those involved.
During the April 13 hearing on Kejriwal’s plea for Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal from the Delhi Excise Policy case, Kejriwal argued for about 45 minutes. He emphasized that he was no longer an accused in the case, as the trial court had acquitted him and others due to lack of evidence. Kejriwal expressed concerns about receiving a fair trial following Justice Sharma’s order, prompting his recusal plea. The court reserved its decision on the recusal plea, instructing parties to submit written arguments within the set deadline.
