New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has reportedly written multiple letters to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, seeking the replacement of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash (S.P.) Sharma over alleged administrative and judicial concerns.
According to reports, Justice Mehta said some actions of Justice Sharma had raised serious concerns and warranted immediate attention from the country’s top judicial leadership.
Details of the Justice Sandeep Mehta Letters
In an unusual development, Justice Sandeep Mehta, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court and former Rajasthan High Court judge, wrote a series of letters to CJI Surya Kant during August 2026.
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The letters reportedly sought the appointment of a Chief Justice from another High Court and requested that Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma be replaced.
The issue has attracted attention because such concerns are rarely raised publicly by a sitting Supreme Court judge against a serving High Court Acting Chief Justice.
Allegations Raised By Justice Sandeep Mehta
According to reports, Justice Mehta claimed that he had received several complaints regarding the functioning of the Rajasthan High Court under Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma.
He reportedly stated that certain actions and decisions had raised concerns about administrative functioning and institutional integrity.
Claims Of Misuse Of Powers
Justice Mehta is reported to have referred to allegations involving misuse of administrative powers, favoritism, and roster-related decisions within the High Court.
He urged the Chief Justice of India to examine the matter and take corrective action in the interest of the judiciary.
Who is Justice Sandeep Mehta
Justice Sandeep Mehta is a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Early Life & Education
- Date of Birth: January 11, 1963
- Education: Holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.
Legal Career
- Enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Rajasthan on August 8, 1986.
- Practiced extensively before trial courts, the High Court, and the Supreme Court, focusing primarily on criminal and constitutional law.
- Served as counsel for three judicial inquiry commissions headed by sitting and retired judges of the High Court.
- Served as a member of the Bar Council of Rajasthan (2003–2009), Vice Chairman (2004–2005), and Chairman in 2010.
Judicial Career
- Rajasthan High Court: Elevated as an Additional Judge on May 30, 2011, and sworn in as a Permanent Judge on February 6, 2013.
- Gauhati High Court: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court on February 15, 2023.
- Supreme Court of India: Elevated to the Supreme Court of India on November 9, 2023, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium.
FAQs
Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma is the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
Justice Mehta reportedly wrote multiple letters raising concerns about the functioning of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma and sought his replacement.
As of now, reports focus on the letters sent by Justice Mehta. Any further action would depend on decisions taken by the Chief Justice of India and the appropriate judicial authorities.
