SC Judge seeks transfer of Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice, asks why CJI has ‘ignored’ appeals despite clear evidence of favouritism
Justice Sandeep Mehta, in one of his letters, said the Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma —who is due to retire on September 26— has exhibited conduct unbecoming of a leader of the institution on more than one occasion
Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has petitioned the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to transfer Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma due to "clear evidence" of favoritism. In three letters sent to the CJI in August, Justice Mehta expressed his "fervent appeals" for Sharma's replacement, citing his lack of leadership qualities and unbecoming conduct.
The Acting Chief Justice, who is set to retire on September 26, has allegedly exhibited misconduct on multiple occasions, including withdrawing and transferring cases without justification. Judicial officers have reportedly been humiliated to appease Sharma's "personal vendetta." The Supreme Court Judge also accused Sharma of favoritism, including the appointment of numerous "favoured advocates" as seniors, and the construction of a lavish guest house using public funds.
Mehta highlighted the CJI's recent observations of judges passing orders based on extraneous considerations, describing it as attempts to "hit sixes" before retirement. He termed Sharma's continued tenure as "rampant nepotism and favouritism," questioning why Sharma was granted repatriation to the Rajasthan High Court despite multiple denials by the Supreme Court Collegium in 2023.
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