SC Judge Sandeep Mehta Urges Transfer of Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice
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- Supreme Court judge Sandeep Mehta has written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant requesting the immediate appointment of a new chief justice for the Rajasthan High Court.
- He alleges that Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma is misusing administrative powers and manipulating case listings to favor wealthy litigants.
- The letter highlights concerns about impartiality and calls for action to address perceived favoritism before Sharma’s retirement on September 26.
“asked why CJI has ‘ignored’ appeals despite clear evidence of favouritism”
Covered by 14 outlets across the spectrum: 21% left, 50% center, 29% right.
How each side framed it
SC judge’s allegations against Rajasthan HC Acting CJ under examination: CJI Surya Kant
'Misusing Powers': SC Judge Writes To CJI Surya Kant Seeking Replacement Of Rajasthan HC Acting CJ Over 'Manipulation Case Listings'
'Against Interest Of Institution': SC Judge Sandeep Mehta Seeks Removal Of Rajasthan HC Acting CJ
Timeline
First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 14 articles from 9 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (4): Free Press Journal, ABP Live English, Hindustan Times, Tribune India
- Right-leaning (3): Times Now, OpIndia, India Today
Sources
- 'Misusing Powers': SC Judge Writes To CJI Surya Kant Seeking Replacement Of Rajasthan HC Acting CJ Over 'Manipulation Case Listings' — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- 'Against Interest Of Institution': SC Judge Sandeep Mehta Seeks Removal Of Rajasthan HC Acting CJ — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- SC judge seeks replacement of Rajasthan HC acting CJ: What happened, what he alleged and everything you need to know — OpIndia (right-leaning) ·
- Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta Flags Alleged Irregularities In Rajasthan HC, Seeks New Chief Justice — ABP Live English (center) ·
- 'Allegations can't be treated as finding': CJI on SC judge seeking removal of Rajasthan HC acting Chief Justice — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Examining SC Judge’s Allegations Against Rajasthan HC CJ, Will Deal Through Established Mechanism: CJI — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Allegations against sitting judge must be dealt with ‘strictly through established institutional mechanisms’, says CJI Surya Kant — Tribune India (center) ·
- 'Justice Sharma deserves fair chance to respond': CJI on Rajasthan HC chief justice row — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- In a first, sitting SC judge flags corruption charges against HC chief justice — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Misused powers, threatened judges: What Justice Mehta told CJI Kant on Rajasthan HC acting chief's removal — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- SC judge’s allegations against Rajasthan HC Acting CJ under examination: CJI Surya Kant — The Federal (left-leaning) ·
- Letter against Acting CJ of Rajasthan HC: Bar Associations says issues should be addressed through appropriate forum — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Bombay High Court questions Disha Salian probe, seeks lawful closure — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- Supreme Court judge seeks transfer of Rajasthan High Court acting Chief Justice, CJI says allegations can’t be treated as a finding — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·