CJI says allegations against Rajasthan HC acting chief must follow institutional process

Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has written three letters to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant alleging misconduct and maladministration by Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, prompting the CJI to state that the matter will be handled through established institutional processes. The allegations, detailed in letters dated August 2, 10, and 17, 2026, include claims of favoritism, misuse of administrative powers, and threats against fellow judges.