SC Judge Seeks Replacement of Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice Over Alleged Misuse of Powers
Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has written multiple letters to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant seeking the immediate replacement of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. Mehta alleges Sharma misused administrative powers, manipulated case listings to favour wealthy litigants, and threatened fellow judges. Sharma, nearing retirement, has served as acting Chief Justice for over 10 months. The Rajasthan High Court Advocates Association also requested Sharma's transfer to restore harmony between the Bar and Bench. The Supreme Court collegium has yet to appoint a permanent Chief Justice for Rajasthan.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 26 Aug, 03:46 am. Other outlets followed.