Ahmedabad: A single judge bench of the Gujarat High Court today recused itself from hearing a plea by former state minister Maya Kodnani, convicted in the 2002 Naroda Patia riot case, seeking regular bail on the ground of her ill-health.

Kodnani today sought the relief while citing her deteriorating health. Justice Anant S Dave, however, recused himself from hearing Kodnani's bail plea. As the case came up for hearing, the judge said, "not before me," without giving any reasons. The bail application is likely to be heard tomorrow before another judge.