Day before claims against Rajasthan judge, lawyers body sought his transfer
On the day prior to allegations against Rajasthan judge, the Lawyers Association in Jodhpur had previously requested the Chief Justice of India to transfer the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Sanjeev Prakash Sharma was the subject of that request.
In a letter to CJI Surya Kant on April 25, Ranjeet Joshi, president of the Rajasthan High Court Advocates Association, argued that harmony between the Bar and the Bench was compromised by communication issues and dissatisfaction among advocates. The lack of adequate facilities for advocates, such as small chambers, contributed to the conflict.
Joshi emphasized that appointing a permanent Chief Justice was necessary to maintain the dignity of the court and continue judicial work. He urged the CJI to consider transferring Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma out of Rajasthan, citing the need for a harmonious relationship between the Bar and the Bench.
Justice Sandeep Mehta recently made a similar request, writing to the CJI that Sharma had "misused powers" and faced "several complaints" about his "integrity". Mehta also noted that doing nothing would be "wholly against the interest of the institution".
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