Excise policy case: Delhi HC Chief Justice refuses to transfer CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, others

## Delhi High Court Chief Justice Refuses Transfer Request in Excise Policy Case The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, D.K. Upadhyaya, has denied a request by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others to move the CBI's plea against their discharge in the excise policy case from Judge Swarana Kanta Sharma to another judge. Sources say Justice Upadhyaya believes that Judge Sharma was already handling the case according to the court's established roster, and there was no need for an administrative transfer based on personal preference.