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Former Rajasthan Chief Justice Seeks Right to Cross-Examine Accuser
An ex-acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan has requested the opportunity to cross-examine Justice Sandeep Mehta over corruption allegations levelled against him. The former judge has written to the Chief Justice of India seeking the right to confront his accuser.
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A former acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court has moved to challenge corruption allegations against him by requesting the right to cross-examine the judge who has accused him. The ex-CJ has written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant seeking an opportunity to directly question Justice Sandeep Mehta over the claims made against him.
The request underscores the gravity of the allegations and the former judge's determination to clear his name through a formal process. By petitioning the country's top judicial authority, the accused has sought to ensure that the matter is handled with procedural fairness and transparency.
The development comes amid heightened scrutiny over judicial integrity and governance within the higher judiciary. The case has drawn attention to the mechanisms through which allegations against sitting and former judges are investigated and addressed at the highest levels of the Indian judicial system.
The Chief Justice of India's office has not yet made a public statement regarding the request. The matter is expected to set a precedent for how such inter-judicial disputes are resolved within India's judicial framework.