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Supreme Court Judge Seeks Removal of Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice in Letter to CJI
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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A sitting Supreme Court judge has written to the Chief Justice of India, requesting the removal of the Rajasthan High Court’s Chief Justice over concerns about conduct.
A Supreme Court judge has formally addressed a letter to the Chief Justice of India, urging the removal of the sitting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The communication, submitted to the CJI’s office, outlines the judge’s concerns regarding the conduct of the high court’s chief justice and calls for his dismissal.
The request, which is unusual in the Indian judicial system, has not yet elicited an official response from the CJI or the Supreme Court collegium. Procedurally, any action on the matter would require a thorough examination by the collegium, which oversees appointments and transfers of judges.
While details of the alleged misconduct have not been disclosed publicly, the filing of the letter signals a serious internal dispute within the judiciary. Legal experts note that such a move could set a precedent for how concerns about high court judges are addressed at the apex level.
The development has drawn attention from the legal fraternity, with several senior advocates awaiting clarification on the next steps. The Supreme Court is expected to consider the matter in due course, adhering to established protocols for judicial accountability.
The request, which is unusual in the Indian judicial system, has not yet elicited an official response from the CJI or the Supreme Court collegium. Procedurally, any action on the matter would require a thorough examination by the collegium, which oversees appointments and transfers of judges.
While details of the alleged misconduct have not been disclosed publicly, the filing of the letter signals a serious internal dispute within the judiciary. Legal experts note that such a move could set a precedent for how concerns about high court judges are addressed at the apex level.
The development has drawn attention from the legal fraternity, with several senior advocates awaiting clarification on the next steps. The Supreme Court is expected to consider the matter in due course, adhering to established protocols for judicial accountability.