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Former Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma to retire today after controversial tenure
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 01:34 AM
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Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma will step down today, concluding a tenure marked by controversy, as he meets with members of the bar and senior lawyers.
Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma, who has been heading the High Court in an acting capacity, will retire today, ending a term that has been described as controversial by legal observers.
The retirement ceremony is set to take place within the High Court complex, where Sharma is scheduled to meet senior members of the bar association and a few lawyers who have frequently voiced concerns during his tenure.
Critics have pointed to several of his rulings and administrative decisions that sparked debate within the legal fraternity, labeling his period in office as contentious.
The bar association noted that it will continue to engage with the incoming chief justice on ongoing reforms and issues affecting the judiciary.
The retirement ceremony is set to take place within the High Court complex, where Sharma is scheduled to meet senior members of the bar association and a few lawyers who have frequently voiced concerns during his tenure.
Critics have pointed to several of his rulings and administrative decisions that sparked debate within the legal fraternity, labeling his period in office as contentious.
The bar association noted that it will continue to engage with the incoming chief justice on ongoing reforms and issues affecting the judiciary.