A rare and serious controversy has emerged within the higher judiciary after Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta sought the immediate transfer of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, alleging misuse of administrative and roster powers, favouritism, nepotism and conduct that, according to him, raised questions about judicial integrity. In three letters addressed...
The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to recommend Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as the next Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court has assumed wider significance because of a separate recommendation to transfer him from the Chhattisgarh High Court to Rajasthan. The two decisions were taken together but issued as separate resolutions, a distinction that could...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has stressed that allegations made against a sitting judge cannot, by themselves, be treated as established findings, as the Supreme Court examines a controversy surrounding Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The CJI’s remarks came after Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta wrote three letters to...
In the wake of increasing dog bite cases and road accidents caused by stray animals, the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the removal of stray dogs and other animals from public roads and city areas across the state. This directive follows a similar Supreme Court order for Delhi-NCR earlier this week. The High Court, in...
The 86-year-old self-proclaimed godman, Asaram, who has been found guilty of rape and is currently serving a life sentence in Gujarat and Rajasthan, has once again been granted relief as the Rajasthan High Court, which is reviewing his appeal submitted on August 8, has extended his interim bail until August 29. This decision was made...