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Plea in Delhi HC seeks contempt action against Kejriwal over circulation of court videos
A plea seeks contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others for allegedly uploading and sharing clips from a Delhi High Court hearing in the liquor policy case. The High Court is expected to hear the plea on April 22, 2026. The petitioner argues that unauthorized sharing of court recordings undermines judicial independence and violates high court rules.
Why It Matters
The case touches on judiciary independence and the regulation of court recordings, potentially setting a precedent for contempt actions over circulated court videos.
Timeline
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Delhi High Court to hear plea seeking contempt action
April 22, 2026
The Delhi High Court is likely to hear the plea seeking contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others for allegedly uploading and sharing clips of the court hearing in the liquor policy case, pertaining to the recusal plea of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
Plea reported to seek contempt action against Kejriwal and others
April 21, 2026
An advocate, Vaibhav Singh, has submitted a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others for allegedly uploading and sharing clips of the court hearing in the liquor policy case, arguing that unauthorised sharing of court recordings can undermine the independence of the judiciary and is prohibited under High Court rules. The article notes the plea and that the High Court is to hear it on April 22, 2026.