Supreme Court Judge Flags Corruption Allegations Against Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice

In an unprecedented move, Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta has formally requested the immediate transfer of Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, the acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Mehta's request, directed to the Chief Justice of India and the Union Law Ministry, cites grave allegations against Justice Sharma.

The allegations detailed in the request include corruption, nepotism, and misuse of power. Justice Mehta specifically pointed to instances where Justice Sharma allegedly manipulated judicial postings and influenced case outcomes for personal gain and to favor certain individuals.

This development is highly unusual, as it involves a sitting Supreme Court judge directly flagging such serious misconduct against a High Court chief justice. The request for transfer is seen as a measure to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry into the allegations and to uphold the integrity of the judiciary.