Justice Nagu recuses from hearing Punjab appeal against HC order for CBI probe into corruption allegations
Supreme Court Justice Sheel Nagu has recused himself from an appeal regarding a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving the Punjab Chief Minister's office. The case, which involves the Aam Aadmi Party, will be reassigned by the Chief Justice of India.
Why it matters
Judicial recusals in high-profile political corruption cases are critical for maintaining the perceived impartiality of the legal system.
Supreme Court judge, Justice Sheel Nagu, on Friday (October 9, 2026) recused himself from hearing an appeal filed by the State of Punjab against a State High Court order for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into corruption allegations linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s office.
Justice Nagu was the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court immediately before his appointment on the Bench of the Supreme Court.
When the case came up for hearing on October 8, Justice Dipankar Datta had orally indicated that Justice Nagu may have to recuse, but said the case file had not reached the latter judge, who would go through them and take a call.
On October 9, the court conveyed to the assembled courtroom that Justice Nagu had decided to withdraw, and the case would be reassigned to another Bench by the Chief Justice of India.
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