In a fresh development in ongoing legal proceedings linked to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), senior party leader Durgesh Pathak has reportedly refused to appear before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, following a similar stance earlier taken by party convenor Arvind Kejriwal in another matter.
According to court sources, Pathak was expected to appear for proceedings related to an ongoing case being heard by the Delhi High Court bench. However, he did not comply with the direction to appear, leading to procedural observations from the court.
The matter is linked to allegations under judicial consideration, though detailed charges and context remain part of the ongoing hearing. Legal representatives argued procedural issues regarding appearance requirements and timing.
The development comes at a politically sensitive moment for AAP, as several of its leaders continue to face legal scrutiny in different cases across courts.
Officials have not yet issued a detailed public statement from the party regarding Pathak’s non-appearance. Further hearing and legal directions from the court are awaited as the case proceeds.
