Rajasthan High Court Lawyers To Abstain From Work Till Sept 6, Demand Acting CJ Be Relieved Of Judicial, Administrative Duties
Lawyers in the Rajasthan High Court have initiated a work boycott until September 6, 2026, to demand the removal of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma from his administrative and judicial duties. The protest follows concerns regarding judicial impartiality and the implementation of a 'Targeted File System' for case disposal.
Why it matters
This strike highlights internal tensions within the Indian judiciary regarding administrative transparency and the pressure on legal professionals to prioritize case speed over quality.
The Rajasthan High Court Lawyers' Association, Jodhpur and Rajasthan High Court Advocates' Association, Jodhpur have announced that lawyers will abstain from work till September 6, 2026, while demanding that Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma be relieved of his judicial and administrative responsibilities.The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of lawyers on August 31 amid concerns raised in letters written by Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant regarding the functioning of the Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice.The Associations clarified that the move is not directed against any particular individual, but is aimed at protecting the dignity, impartiality and independence of the judicial institution and maintaining public confidence in the justice delivery system.As per the press note released by the Associations, the bar raises following 3 demands:1) Acting Chief Justice to be kept away from the judicial and administrative responsibilities so…
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