Judge recuses from Punjab government appeal case
Supreme Court Justice Sheel Nagu recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's appeal regarding a CBI probe into a bribery syndicate. The decision followed concerns about potential controversies regarding judicial impartiality.
Why it matters
The recusal underscores the sensitivity of judicial proceedings involving high-level government officials and the pressure on the judiciary to maintain perceived neutrality.
NEW DELHI: Justice Sheel Nagu, who was chief justice of Punjab and Haryana HC for nearly two years prior to his elevation to Supreme Court, on Friday recused from hearing Punjab govt's appeal against the HC's order directing a CBI probe into an alleged bribe syndicate, having links with the CM's OSD, that influenced postings, transfers and tenders.At the commencement of hearing, Justice Dipankar Datta said Justice Nagu wants to recuse from the case, even though senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, appearing for Punjab govt, said the state did not have any objection to him remaining a part of the bench.SC: Thousand sources...
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in