Justice Lokpal Singh Calls Kejriwals Letter Contempt of Court, Questions Political Principles

New Delhi, April 27: Justice Lokpal Singh, a former judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, has labeled a letter from Arvind Kejriwal to Justice Swarnkant Sharma as ‘contempt of court.’ He emphasized that everyone is aware of the principles on which Kejriwal entered politics, yet he has undermined those very principles.

In an interview, Justice Lokpal Singh stated, “Kejriwal’s letter should be viewed as a case of contempt of court. After a ruling was made against him, where Justice Sharma refused to recuse herself from the case, he had the right to challenge that order. However, there is no provision in procedural rules for writing such a letter to a judge.”

He added, “Kejriwal claims he will not appear in court and will not arrange for a lawyer to represent him. He intends to challenge any court decision in the Supreme Court.” Meanwhile, questioning Kejriwal’s principles, Justice Lokpal Singh remarked, “Everyone knows what Kejriwal’s perspective has been. He came into politics based on certain principles, which he has now disregarded, whether it pertains to the Sheesh Mahal case or various allegations against him. He spent considerable time in jail related to the excise policy.”

Justice Lokpal Singh further stated, “To say that I trust the court but not this judge is unproductive. If my case is heard by another judge, such statements do not benefit anyone. This creates a hit-and-run situation. He has done this before, making accusations and then later apologizing.”

Regarding Kejriwal’s allegations, Justice Lokpal Singh noted, “Our judicial system has a hierarchy. There are lower courts, then the High Court, and finally the Supreme Court. If someone like Kejriwal starts making accusations, the system cannot function properly. It is easy to accuse a judge, but judges operate based on merit and deliver judgments accordingly.”

He concluded by advising Kejriwal to wait for Justice Swarnkant Sharma’s ruling. He should participate in the proceedings, present his case, and clarify before the High Court the grounds on which he seeks to be exonerated. How can the process advance without presenting arguments?

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