'Serious consequences will follow': SC tells Punjab & Haryana HC judges not to recuse
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Punjab and Haryana High Court to form a bench to hear a long-pending case, warning that judges must not recuse themselves. This follows a pattern of repeated recusals that have stalled the case since 2022.
Why it matters
The intervention highlights concerns regarding judicial integrity and the potential for legal tactics to obstruct the administration of justice.
After 4 judges opt out, Supreme Court tells High Court to set up bench with no scope for recusal | India News - The Times of India
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