CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Daughter’s Case Raises Propriety Questions Over Justice Sharma
Fresh questions of judicial propriety have emerged around Supreme Court Justice Satish Chandra Sharma after reports surfaced that his son is the standing counsel for the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The development has assumed significance in the wake of two matters involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. One concerns a petition filed by Noida…
Supreme Court Justice Satish Chandra Sharma faces questions about his impartiality following revelations that his son is counsel for the Election Commission of India in a high-profile case. The conflict of interest arose after Madhya Pradesh High Court listed a petition filed by Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam's daughter before a bench led by Justice Sharma.
The case challenges a 2023 law governing the appointment of Chief Election Commissioners. Despite not having the regular roster for the subject, the bench granted interim relief to Roopam, staying the High Court's order to recover Rs 5 lakh from her salary. LiveLaw reported the son, who joined the firm in 2017, also represents other government agencies.
The situation has been further scrutinized due to Sharma's involvement in the hearing of challenges to the 2023 election commission law.
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