New Delhi, April 20 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday rescheduled the pronouncement of its order to 4:30 PM in AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case. The matter, which was earlier listed for 2:30 PM, will now be taken up later in the day for pronouncement.

During the proceedings, Kejriwal appeared virtually before Justice Sharma and requested the Court to take his rejoinder on record, stating, "Ma'am, I have filed my rejoinder. That may be taken on record." Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also appeared virtually and strongly opposed the request.

The Solicitor General argued that once a matter is reserved for judgment, no further pleadings are ordinarily taken on record ...