SC Judge seeks transfer of Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice, asks why CJI has ‘ignored’ appeals despite clear evidence of favouritism
Justice Mehta accused the acting chief justice of nepotism, roster manipulation and administrative apathy, citing complaints from several judges and delayed court projects.
- On August 26, 2026, Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta wrote to CJI Surya Kant demanding the immediate transfer of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma over allegations of "maladministration, malpractices, nepotism and favouritism."
- Serving as Acting Chief Justice for over 10 months, Sharma faces accusations of "misuse of powers" and roster manipulation, with Mehta alleging he "exhibited total lack of leadership qualities and behaviour unbecoming of a leader."
- Mehta cited incidents where Sharma shifted cases to his bench without cause, including condoning a 457-day delay in one criminal appeal, and humiliating judges by excluding them from official events to satisfy a "personal vendetta."
- Citing vindictive actions against colleagues, Mehta warned that Sharma's "anti-institutional approach" requires urgent intervention from CJI Kant to appoint a new Chief Justice from another state "with immediate effect."
- Although CJI Kant initially promised action after Mehta's earlier appeals, the Supreme Court judge now argues that "continued ignorance of the request" is "wholly against the interest of the institution," potentially prompting public disclosure.
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SC Judge Sandeep Mehta Writes to CJI Against ACJ of Rajasthan HC
In his August 10 letter, Justice Mehta cited two cases which he described as 'living proof' of what he alleged were attempts by Justice Sharma to exercise his administrative and judicial powers in favour of influential parties before his retirement on September 26. Giving instances, Justice Mehta said, 'These instances manifest brazen misuse of powers by the Acting Chief Justice Mr SP Sharma in or
Misuse of power: SC judge seeks ouster of Rajasthan Chief Justice
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant seeking the “immediate” appointment of a Chief Justice from outside Rajasthan to head the state’s High Court, alleging that its acting Chief Justice, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, has misused his administrative powers to favour influential litigants. The letters by Justice Mehta dated August 2, 10 and 17, accessed by Hindustan Times, accuse Just…
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