New Delhi – AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj has raised serious questions regarding potential judicial bias in India following revelations about the empanelment of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma’s children as Union Government panel counsels.
According to reports shared by Bhardwaj on social media, Justice Sharma’s son, Ishaan Sharma, and daughter, Shambhavi Sharma, were empanelled as panel counsels for the Central Government in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court in September and November 2025 respectively. The same Central Government, represented by Attorney General Tushar Mehta, is currently appearing before Justice Sharma in cases involving AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal.
Speaking on the matter, Saurabh Bhardwaj said, “When the careers of Justice Sharma’s children are directly linked to the Central Government, it raises serious concerns about judicial bias in India. How can impartiality be ensured when the judge may have personal interests connected to the parties appearing before her?”
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s son Ishaan Sharma & daughter Shambhavi Sharma were both empanelled as Union Govt panel counsels (Delhi HC & Supreme Court) in Sept & Nov 2025.
The same Central Govt (via CBI) represented by SG of Central Govt Adv Tushar Mehta is appearing before… https://t.co/F51osVwsxj
— Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) April 9, 2026
Justice Sharma’s RSS Ties Raise Concerns Over Judicial Bias in India
Bhardwaj also highlighted that Justice Sharma has been seen attending events organized by the advocates’ wing of the RSS, further intensifying concerns about political influence in the judiciary. “This is not just a conflict of interest; it reflects a systemic issue of judicial bias in India that citizens need to be aware of,” Bhardwaj added.
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Political analysts say such developments may affect public perception of fairness in India’s legal system. The issue has sparked debates on the need for stricter rules regarding the empanelment of lawyers who have close family ties to sitting judges.
AAP leaders and Bhardwaj insist that judicial accountability is critical to democracy. “We must address these instances of potential judicial bias in India to safeguard the independence of our judiciary,” Bhardwaj emphasized.
With growing attention on Justice Sharma’s professional and personal affiliations, calls for transparency in judicial appointments and government empanelments are expected to intensify in the coming weeks.