‘Baseless’: Rajasthan High Court judge responds to allegations of ‘misuse of powers’

Rajasthan High Court judge Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma has responded to allegations of "misuse of powers" by stating that the claims against him are "baseless" and made out of "animosity". The allegations arose after letters were sent by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, accusing Justice Sharma of misconduct and seeking his transfer to another High Court.

Sharma, who had gone on leave earlier this week, called the allegations "fact-less" and requested patience from the media, lawyers, and others until the CJI issues a decision. Lawyers' associations in Rajasthan had also protested against Sharma, with some engaging in demonstrations and strikes.