Justice Navin Chawla of the Delhi High Court recused himself from a petition by 13 law researchers seeking a salary increase from ₹65,000 to ₹80,000, effective October 2022, due to a conflict of interest. He is the second judge to step aside for similar reasons, as delays in implementation persist.
Today, On 24th October, the Supreme Court criticized a petition requesting an investigation into Karnataka High Court Judge M. Nagaprasanna’s recusal, allowing its withdrawal. The Court deemed the petition inappropriate, expressing concerns about potential misinterpretations of judicial conduct and emphasizing the importance of respecting judicial discretion without implying ulterior motives against judges.
