Rajasthan HC Row: Justice Mehta’s allegations against Justice Sharma, CJI’s response - All you need to know
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that Justice Mehta's allegations against Justice Sharma cannot be adjudicated in public domain and the judge ‘must be given a fair opportunity’ before any conclusion is reached.
Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has made serious allegations against acting Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, accusing him of maladministration, malpractices, nepotism and favouritism. Mehta sent three letters to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant between August 2-17 urging a permanent chief justice from outside the state.
Kant stated that Mehta's allegations against Sharma cannot be resolved publicly and that Mehta should be given a fair hearing before any conclusions are made. Mehta alleged that Sharma manipulated case listings to favor wealthy litigants and abused his administrative powers before his retirement, and threatened fellow judges with transfers to keep them near the Chief Justice.
He also claimed Sharma had been vindictive to a fellow judge's wife. Additionally, Mehta accused Sharma of delaying the inauguration of the Jodhpur District Court (Metro) building, which had been ready for a year. Kant said all concerns should be handled through established channels and not through media speculation.
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