Setback for Kejriwal after Delhi HC judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refuses to recuse in excise policy case
Policy framework or directive — a strategic document setting direction, principles, and objectives for governance. Guides the design of schemes, legislation, and implementation strategies.
Summary
In a judgment delivered over more than an hour, justice Sharma observed that a mere apprehension of not receiving relief cannot justify recusal.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right