SC Judge Alleges ‘Misuse of Powers’, Urges Immediate Change in Rajasthan HC
What Happened
Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, seeking the appointment of a new Chief Justice from another state to head the Rajasthan High Court. He alleged that Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma misused administrative powers, manipulated case listings, and showed favoritism in certain matters.
Key Takeaways
The episode marks an unusual public disagreement within the higher judiciary and raises questions about court administration and judicial accountability. The allegations have been made by Justice Mehta, but no official findings on the claims have been reported so far.