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THe new delhi heights margaret court on mon reserved its judgement on former chief government minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI's appeal in the Delhi excise policy case.The AAP convenor argued and presented the application himself at the court.As the hearing neared its end, Justice Sharma told Kejriwal that he "argued well" and has potential to become a lawyer. The AAP leader responded by saying he had already found his “calling” and is happy with it.While reserving the judgement, the Delhi HC justice added that this was the first time that she has been asked to recuse from a case.“I learnt a lot about recusal jurisprudence. For the first time in my life someone has asked me to recuse. I learnt a lot. I hope I will give a good judgment,” said Justice Sharma as quoted by LiveLaw.Kejriwal raises concerns of biasWhile presenting his case, Arvind Kejriwal raised objections against Justice Sharma, who Kejriwal noted, is usually the one who hears the appeals filed by CBI and the Enforcement Directorate.Also Read | Who is Delhi HC's Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, whom Arvind Kejriwal wants off his case"I was almost declared guilty. I was almost declared corrupt. Only the sentence was left to be pronounced)," Kejriwal told the court.Kejriwal further added that his application for recusal was based on "reasonable apprehension of not getting a fair hearing.""here exists in my mind real, grave and reasonable apprehension that this petition will not get a fair hearing. I am showing 10 grounds (of apprehension)...In Kanak Lata case, Supreme Court held that earlier strong observations may create reasonable apprehension," said Kejriwal.In the previous hearing during the charges against him, Manish Sisodia and BRS leader K Kavitha, Justice Sharma had denied the AP leader relief and refused his bail pleas as well.Kejriwal further stated his arguments for Justice Sharma's recusal, stating that the judge had attended events organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad (ABAP), which is said to be ideologically associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

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