‘Misuse of powers’: SC judge seeks removal of Rajasthan HC acting Chief Justice | India News
Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has asked Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to appoint a Chief Justice from another state to lead the Rajasthan High Court. In letters sent on August 2, 10 and 17, Justice Mehta accused acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma of administrative irregularities, favouritism and allegedly manipulating case listings. He claimed some matters were moved from other benches to Justice Sharma’s court without proper justification. Justice Mehta also cited complaints about the judge’s judicial conduct and said they raised concerns about his integrity. Two cases were highlighted as examples. One involved valuable land disputes in Udaipur, while another concerned a mining businessman whose case was allegedly registered and listed in a manner that benefited his appeal. Justice Mehta said earlier concerns had been brought to the CJI’s attention, but his request for a change in leadership had not received a positive response.
The Key points
- Justice Sandeep Mehta urged a leadership change at Rajasthan High Court.
- He raised allegations against acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.
- The complaints involved alleged favouritism and administrative irregularities.
- Justice Mehta cited selective movement of cases between benches.
- He said earlier concerns were brought before the CJI.
- Two specific cases were highlighted in his August 10 letter.
- One dispute involved valuable land in Udaipur.
- Another case involved mining businessman Meghraj Singh.
- Justice Mehta alleged Registry procedures were manipulated in that matter.
- Justice Sharma is due to retire on September 26.
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