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Acting Chief Justice appoints new judge to Rajasthan High Court amid SC judge’s allegations
✍️ Mathrubhumi English
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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The acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court has named a new judge following allegations made by a Supreme Court judge and a subsequent rebuttal.
New Delhi – In a development that follows a series of allegations made by a Supreme Court judge against the Rajasthan High Court, the acting Chief Justice has announced the appointment of a new judge to the bench. The appointment comes as the acting chief justice publicly refuted the allegations, emphasizing the independence of the high court's functioning.
The Supreme Court judge’s claims had sparked debate over the administrative conduct of the Rajasthan High Court, prompting the acting chief justice to issue a detailed rebuttal. While the specific content of the allegations was not disclosed, the rebuttal underscored that procedural norms were being adhered to.
Against this backdrop, the acting chief justice named a senior advocate as the new judge, aiming to restore confidence in the high court’s operations. The appointment is expected to take effect shortly, with the new judge slated to assume duties at the Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur.
Legal analysts note that such appointments are routine but gain heightened attention when linked to intra‑judicial controversies. The move is seen as an effort to maintain the court’s stability and uphold the rule of law.
The Rajasthan High Court will issue an official notification confirming the date of oath‑taking and the jurisdictional responsibilities of the newly appointed judge.
The Supreme Court judge’s claims had sparked debate over the administrative conduct of the Rajasthan High Court, prompting the acting chief justice to issue a detailed rebuttal. While the specific content of the allegations was not disclosed, the rebuttal underscored that procedural norms were being adhered to.
Against this backdrop, the acting chief justice named a senior advocate as the new judge, aiming to restore confidence in the high court’s operations. The appointment is expected to take effect shortly, with the new judge slated to assume duties at the Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur.
Legal analysts note that such appointments are routine but gain heightened attention when linked to intra‑judicial controversies. The move is seen as an effort to maintain the court’s stability and uphold the rule of law.
The Rajasthan High Court will issue an official notification confirming the date of oath‑taking and the jurisdictional responsibilities of the newly appointed judge.