‘Weakening public faith’ vs. ‘justified stand’: legal experts divided over Kejriwal’s decision

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‘Weakening public faith’ vs. ‘justified stand’: legal experts divided over Kejriwal’s decision - The HinduUpdated - April 28, 2026 02:23 am ISTAAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal meets TMC MP Derek O’Brien upon his arrival at the airport in Kolkata on Monday. | Photo Credit: ANIMembers of the legal fraternity expressed contrasting views over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal’s decision not to appear before Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who is hearing the CBI’s plea against his discharge by a trial court in the excise policy case.While some lawyers supported the former Delhi Chief Minister’s decision, others insisted that dissatisfaction with judicial orders must be addressed strictly through established legal remedies and not by refusing to participate in court proceedings.Published - April 28, 2026 01:34 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }