‘Professional jealousy… he has no business’: Former Rajasthan acting Chief Justice breaks silence on claims by Supreme Court judge

Former acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, has spoken out for the first time regarding the allegations made against him by Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta. In an interview with The Indian Express, Sharma said that the allegations may be due to "professional jealousy" and that Mehta "had no business" intervening in the affairs of the High Court.

Sharma was appointed as acting Chief Justice last week and has denied allegations of favoring influential litigants, manipulating rosters, interfering in inquiries, or transferring judicial officers to benefit particular parties. He stated that a difference in working style does not mean one is wrong and defended his administrative record, citing pending promotions, transfers, and increased funding.

Sharma expressed surprise that there were complaints against him and said that judges should not be tried on social media. He added that if the Supreme Court judge does not act accordingly, action should be taken against him as well.