Collegium Recommends New Rajasthan HC Chief Justice After Judge's Letters

The Supreme Court Collegium has formally recommended a new Chief Justice for the Rajasthan High Court. The decision comes days after letters written by sitting Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta were made public, in which he raised concerns about the conduct of the High Court's Acting Chief Justice, S.P. Sharma.

The Collegium's resolution was adopted over the weekend, following the disclosure of the correspondence. The letters, which have since entered the public domain, detailed complaints regarding the functioning and behaviour of Acting Chief Justice Sharma.

The development marks a significant step in the administrative process for the High Court, which has been operating under an acting chief justice. The recommendation now moves to the central government for approval before a formal appointment is made.

While the specifics of the complaints have not been officially detailed, the timing of the Collegium's recommendation suggests a direct response to the issues raised in the letters. The move is seen as an effort to ensure stability and address concerns within the judiciary's leadership in Rajasthan.