Rajasthan HC Row Escalates: Acting CJ Sharma Denies Justice Mehta’s Charges As 'Baseless' & 'Vindictive'
Breaking silence on the recent charges leveled by Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta, the Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) Sanjeev Prakash Sharma has publicly denied all allegations, calling them “baseless,” “false,” and driven by personal animosity. In his first response days after the controversy, ACJ Sharma said that he has submitted a detailed, evidence-backed rebuttal…
Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma of the Rajasthan High Court has vehemently denied allegations made by Supreme Court Judge Sandeep Mehta, dismissing them as "baseless," "false," and motivated by personal animosity. Sharma's public denial came swiftly after the controversy, with him submitting an evidence-based rebuttal to Chief Justice Surya Kant.
The ACJ has urged patience from the media, lawyers, and others until the CJI's decision is announced. Sharma expressed confidence in the Indian judicial system, stating his intention to present his case to the media once he receives permission from the CJI. The heated debate stems from Mehta's three letters to Chief Justice Surya Kant, accusing Sharma of corruption, nepotism, favoritism, poor administration, and abuse of power.
Mehta specifically criticized Sharma for manipulating bench allocation to favor "rich and influential" litigants. The dispute has also led to protests by lawyers from the Jodhpur and Jaipur High Courts, demanding the appointment of a permanent Chief Justice in Rajasthan. The Supreme Court Collegium had recently recommended Chhattisgarh judge Sanjay K. Aggarwal as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, with Sharma's appointment expected to be finalized shortly, pending approval from the central government.
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