The Principal District and Sessions Judge at Rouse Avenue Court dismissed a plea to transfer the Bhushan Power and Steel money laundering case based on a judge’s alleged bias remark. The Delhi High Court supported this decision, stating the remark did not prove bias. As a result, the case was reassigned to Judge Kumar.
The Delhi High Court on 28th May laid out guidelines for handling transfer applications based on allegations of judicial bias, emphasizing judges’ right to respond to such allegations. In a case involving comments made by a judge, the court set aside the transfer order, stressing the importance of upholding judicial accountability and protecting the integrity of judges.
The Delhi High Court on 28th May reversed the transfer of the Bhushan Steel money laundering case, stressing that the judge’s comment did not indicate bias. The court emphasized the confidentiality of conversations between judges and staff, and the need to maintain public confidence in the judiciary. The case was to be reconsidered with the High Court’s observations in mind.