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.
Chief Justice Surya Kant said true judicial leadership grows through honesty, self-reflection, and humility, not pretended perfection, urging judges to embrace learning and reform. Speaking at meeting of Commonwealth Judicial Educators, he proposed Body to unite bench and educators.
