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Supreme Court Justice Sheel Nagoo Recuses from Punjab CM Office Corruption Case; New Bench Assigned
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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Justice Sheel Nagoo has withdrawn from hearing the corruption case linked to the Punjab Chief Minister's office, and the Supreme Court has ordered another bench to take over the proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India announced that Justice Sheel Nagoo will no longer be part of the bench hearing the corruption case involving the Punjab Chief Minister's office. The decision was communicated during the court's recent proceedings, where Justice Nagoo formally recused himself citing undisclosed reasons.
Following the recusal, the court has constituted a different bench to continue the trial, ensuring that the case proceeds without delay. The new bench will review the material presented so far and schedule further hearings as required.
Legal experts note that such changes are routine when a judge feels a potential conflict of interest or any other impediment to impartiality. The case remains under close observation, given its political sensitivity and the implications for governance in Punjab.
Following the recusal, the court has constituted a different bench to continue the trial, ensuring that the case proceeds without delay. The new bench will review the material presented so far and schedule further hearings as required.
Legal experts note that such changes are routine when a judge feels a potential conflict of interest or any other impediment to impartiality. The case remains under close observation, given its political sensitivity and the implications for governance in Punjab.