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Collegium Recommends Permanent Chief Justice for Rajasthan High Court
A Supreme Court judge raised concerns about who should lead the Rajasthan High Court.
The judge wrote three letters on August 2, August 10 and August 17.
Justice Mehta had earlier served on the Rajasthan High Court before moving to the Supreme Court.
After moving to the Supreme Court, he reportedly asked Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to choose a chief justice from another high court.
He warned that doing nothing could harm the institution.
The report does not describe any response from the Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court collegium has now recommended a permanent chief justice for the Rajasthan High Court.
The articles do not state when the recommendation will take effect.
A Supreme Court judge wrote letters on August 2, August 10 and August 17 regarding the Rajasthan High Court.
Justice Mehta was elevated to the Supreme Court from the Rajasthan High Court.
After his elevation, Justice Mehta reportedly asked Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to appoint a chief justice from another high court.
Justice Mehta warned that continued inaction would be “wholly against the interest of the Institution.”
The collegium has now recommended a permanent chief justice for the Rajasthan High Court.
- Who
- Justice Mehta, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and the Supreme Court collegium.
- What
- The collegium recommended a permanent chief justice for the Rajasthan High Court after Justice Mehta raised concerns in three letters.
- Where
- The issue concerns the Rajasthan High Court and the Supreme Court.
- When
- The letters were dated August 2, August 10 and August 17; the year is not specified.
- Why
- Justice Mehta reportedly warned that continued inaction over the appointment would be against the interest of the institution.
Key facts
- Recommendation
- The collegium recommended a permanent chief justice for the Rajasthan High Court.
- Letters
- Justice Mehta wrote letters dated August 2, August 10 and August 17.
- Previous court
- Justice Mehta was elevated to the Supreme Court from the Rajasthan High Court.
- Reported request
- He reportedly asked CJI Surya Kant to appoint a chief justice from another high court.
- Warning
- He said further inaction would be “wholly against the interest of the Institution.”
- Source cited
- The report attributes the account to Live Law.
Sources
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