What happened
The Supreme Court issued a press statement through the Chief Justice of India while abroad. The press statement responded to allegations involving an acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
The Supreme Court press statement stated that allegations against a sitting judge should be handled strictly through established institutional procedures. The Supreme Court press statement also stated that letter contents should not be adjudicated in the public domain.
The Supreme Court press statement recorded procedural fairness. The Supreme Court press statement said the concerned judge must be given a fair opportunity to respond before any conclusion is formed.
The Supreme Court press statement added that any decision on continuation, transfer, or other administrative action regarding the acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court will be taken by the competent institutional authority.
The press statement describes ongoing examination of the matter at appropriate levels, considering material submitted by Justice Mehta and the response of Justice Sharma.
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