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Rajasthan lawyers voice concern over allegations against acting Chief Justice
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:48 AM
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Prominent lawyers in Rajasthan have publicly expressed serious concern over recent allegations leveled against the acting Chief Justice, breaking their prior silence.
A group of senior lawyers in Rajasthan convened this week to address mounting allegations against the state's acting Chief Justice. The legal fraternity, which had remained silent until now, voiced "serious concern" over the claims, urging transparency and a swift inquiry.
The lawyers emphasized that the credibility of the judiciary depends on public confidence, and any perceived misconduct must be examined impartially. They called on the higher courts and relevant oversight bodies to investigate the matter without delay.
While details of the allegations were not disclosed in the statement, the collective stance signals growing pressure on the judiciary to address the issue openly. The lawyers also warned that prolonged inaction could erode trust in the state's legal system.
The statement, released through the Rajasthan Bar Association, marked the first coordinated response from the legal community regarding the controversy surrounding the acting Chief Justice.
The lawyers emphasized that the credibility of the judiciary depends on public confidence, and any perceived misconduct must be examined impartially. They called on the higher courts and relevant oversight bodies to investigate the matter without delay.
While details of the allegations were not disclosed in the statement, the collective stance signals growing pressure on the judiciary to address the issue openly. The lawyers also warned that prolonged inaction could erode trust in the state's legal system.
The statement, released through the Rajasthan Bar Association, marked the first coordinated response from the legal community regarding the controversy surrounding the acting Chief Justice.