Justice Pankaj Bhatia of the Allahabad High Court recused himself from a bail plea, citing discouraging remarks by the Supreme Court of India and seeking reassignment. He asked Chief Justice to transfer roster, stating fairness, transparency, and trust processes.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has written a strongly worded letter to the President of India, copying the Chief Justice of India and Union Law Minister, opposing the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation to appoint five retired judges as ad-hoc judges for two years at Allahabad High Court.
