SC Judge seeks transfer of Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice, asks why CJI has ‘ignored’ appeals despite clear evidence of favouritism
Justice Sandeep Mehta says 3 letters to the Chief Justice of India cite maladministration, case shifting and threats to judges under Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.
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Misuse of power: SC judge seeks ouster of Rajasthan Chief Justice
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant seeking the “immediate” appointment of a Chief Justice from outside Rajasthan to head the state’s High Court, alleging that its acting Chief Justice, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, has misused his administrative powers to favour influential litigants. The letters by Justice Mehta dated August 2, 10 and 17, accessed by Hindustan Times, accuse Just…
‘Doubts on integrity’: Supreme Court judge on Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice
Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant seeking the immediate transfer of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice S P Sharma over allegations of roster manipulation and misuse of power.
SC Judge seeks transfer of Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice, asks why CJI has ‘ignored’ appeals despite clear evidence of favouritism
Justice Sandeep Mehta, in one of his letters, said the Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma —who is due to retire on September 26— has exhibited conduct unbecoming of a leader of the institution on more than one occasion
In a rare development, a Supreme Court judge has written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to replace a High Court judge, accusing him of dishonesty and misuse of power. Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta has written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, requesting him to immediately transfer Acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court S.P. Sharma to another High Court and appoint a new Chief Justice from another High Court.
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