Misused powers, threatened judges: What Justice Mehta told CJI Kant on Rajasthan HC acting chief's removal
After raising the concerns, Justice Mehta has called for the appointment of an “out of state” chief justice and the immediate transfer of Justice Sharma.
Rajasthan High Court's acting chief justice, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, is under scrutiny for alleged misuse of power, corruption, nepotism, and favoritism, according to a series of letters written by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta. Mehta has requested the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, to remove Sharma from his position as acting chief justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
In three separate letters dated August 2, 10, and 17, Mehta accused Sharma of selectively moving cases to his bench, demonstrating judicial misconduct that raises doubts on his integrity. Mehta also highlighted the lack of court availability during a three-day international conference in Jaipur, leaving the Jodhpur principal seat without a functional court for two days.
The judge urged the CJI to appoint a chief justice from another state and transfer Sharma out of Rajasthan, stating that inaction would undermine the institution's integrity.
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