India, April 16 -- In any serious democracy, the judiciary is not just another pillar-it is the final line of defense. Strip away public trust in courts, and what remains is not order, but managed chaos. Today, India finds itself staring at an uncomfortable question: is the perception of judicial neutrality beginning to crack?

The recent affidavit filed by Arvind Kejriwal in the court of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma has thrown this issue into sharp focus. Kejriwal has not minced words. His allegation is direct and explosive: that the judge's children work under Tushar Mehta, who is representing the CBI in related proceedings. According to Kejriwal, this creates a situation where "a fair order against Tushar Mehta becomes difficult," raisi...