Judge recusal: Delhi High Court excise case

1. Question 1Answer B

   Which judge on 20 April 2026 rejected recusal pleas by Arvind Kejriwal and five others in the excise case?

   • AJustice Sachin Datta
   • BCorrect answer: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma
   • CJustice Anup Jairam Bhambhani
   • DJustice Yashwant Varma

   Core Trigger: On 20 April 2026 Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected recusal pleas by Arvind Kejriwal and five others.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   On 27 February 2026 a trial court discharged Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and how many others?

   • A12
   • B23
   • C18
   • DCorrect answer: 21

   Background: A trial court discharged Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others on 27 February 2026; CBI sought revision.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   On 14 May 2026 Justice Sharma began which proceedings against six leaders?

   • APerjury
   • BDefamation
   • CDisqualification
   • DCorrect answer: Contempt

   Current Head: On 14 May 2026 Justice Sharma began contempt against six leaders and sent the main case to the Chief Justice.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 3

4. Question 4Answer C

   Applicants cited four events of which organisation as grounds for recusal?

   • ASupreme Court Bar Association
   • BBar Council of India
   • CCorrect answer: Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad
   • DDelhi High Court Bar Association

   Grounds Raised: Applicants cited four Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad events and her children's empanelment as government counsel.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   Consider: 1. The events were held to be professional gatherings. 2. A litigant need not show any nexus with the case. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Court's Reasons: She held the events were professional gatherings and a litigant must show a nexus with the case.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   In India, who decides whether a judge should recuse from a case?

   • ACorrect answer: The judge concerned
   • BThe Chief Justice
   • CThe Bar Council
   • DThe Law Ministry

   India Link: No Act or rule governs recusal; the judge decides, and the Chief Justice allots a fresh Bench.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 7

7. Question 7Answer D

   Where was the CBI's revision against the discharge order heard?

   • ASupreme Court of India
   • BRouse Avenue District Court
   • CPunjab and Haryana High Court
   • DCorrect answer: Delhi High Court

   Venue: The revision was heard in the Delhi High Court, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 8

8. Question 8Answer D

   The maxim nemo judex in causa sua means that:

   • AThe other side must be heard
   • BJustice delayed is justice denied
   • CIgnorance of law is no excuse
   • DCorrect answer: No one may judge their own cause

   Origin: Nemo judex in causa sua (no one judges their own cause) and audi alteram partem are natural justice's twin pillars.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   Ranjit Thakur v. Union of India (15 October 1987) set the test for bias as the reasonableness of the party's:

   • AProof of actual bias
   • BCorrect answer: Apprehension of bias
   • CDelay in objection
   • DChoice of forum

   Landmark: Ranjit Thakur v. Union of India (15 October 1987): the test is the reasonableness of the party's apprehension of bias.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Consider: 1. The Restatement of Values of Judicial Life is a statute enacted by Parliament. 2. It requires judges to disclose interests. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Ethics Code: The non-statutory Restatement of Values of Judicial Life requires judges to disclose interests.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 041, point 11

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