Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice rejects allegations, urges patience
Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma has denied allegations of misconduct and nepotism raised by a Supreme Court judge. While the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended his replacement, lawyers in the state are protesting and demanding his immediate removal.
Why it matters
Internal conflicts within the judiciary regarding administrative conduct and judicial ethics have significant implications for the rule of law and public confidence in the court system.
Breaking his silence over the letters reportedly written by a Supreme Court judge, the Rajasthan High Court’s Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma has rejected the allegations levelled against him as baseless and called upon all concerned to “remain patient” until the Chief Justice of India (CJI) takes a decision.
The Supreme Court’s Collegium has in the aftermath of the letter recommended the transfer of Chhattisgarh High Court judge, Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal, to Rajasthan and his elevation as the Chief Justice, replacing Justice Sharma, who is scheduled to retire on September 26.
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