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Crime
Ex‑Acting Rajasthan CJ Accused of Corruption, Wants to Cross‑Examine SC Judge
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM
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A former acting chief justice of the Rajasthan High Court has been accused of corruption and has argued that he should be permitted to cross‑examine the Supreme Court judge involved.
The former acting chief justice of the Rajasthan High Court has come under a corruption allegation, according to reports cited by the Hindustan Times. The accusation has sparked debate over judicial accountability and the procedural rights of the accused.
In response, the former judge asserted that he should be allowed to cross‑examine the Supreme Court judge who is part of the ongoing proceedings. He contended that such cross‑examination is essential for a fair hearing and to address the charges levied against him.
Law enforcement agencies have opened an inquiry into the corruption claim, while senior members of the judiciary have called for a transparent investigation. No further details on the nature of the alleged misconduct or the identities of the officials involved have been disclosed at this stage.
In response, the former judge asserted that he should be allowed to cross‑examine the Supreme Court judge who is part of the ongoing proceedings. He contended that such cross‑examination is essential for a fair hearing and to address the charges levied against him.
Law enforcement agencies have opened an inquiry into the corruption claim, while senior members of the judiciary have called for a transparent investigation. No further details on the nature of the alleged misconduct or the identities of the officials involved have been disclosed at this stage.