The Rajasthan High Court placed eight judicial officers in APO status after a surprise inspection by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma at its Heritage Building and nearby subordinate courts. The action came after Tuesday’s on-site review there.
The Rajasthan High Court placed eight judicial officers in Awaiting Posting Orders (APO) status as a disciplinary action following an unexpected inspection by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.
This inspection occurred at the High Court Heritage Building complex and adjacent subordinate courts on Tuesday.
Subsequently, the Registrar General issued an order citing administrative reasons for the immediate APO status, although it did not provide specific details.
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According to sources, some judicial officers were found in their chambers during designated court hours, despite the clearly defined schedules separating court time from chamber time.
This incident coincided with a bomb threat received via email at the High Court premises in Jhalamand, Jodhpur.
In response, all court premises were evacuated, and court proceedings were postponed, with a notice issued indicating that hearings would resume by afternoon. Amidst ongoing security checks, Acting Chief Justice Sharma conducted a surprise inspection across district, metropolitan, and other subordinate courts.
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During this inspection, many courtrooms were found empty, and several judicial officers were absent from their posts. Concerned about the lack of discipline and punctuality, the Acting Chief Justice ordered immediate administrative intervention.
Among those placed under APO, District and Sessions Judge Ajay Sharma has been instructed to report to the Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur, while the other seven officers are required to report to the headquarters of the District and Sessions Judge.