Unprecedented Recusals: A Whistleblower's Legal Odyssey

The Central Administrative Tribunal sees its 13th judge recusal from cases linked to Sanjeev Chaturvedi, a senior Indian Forest Service officer known for exposing corruption. Several judges across various courts have withdrawn from these hearings, marking a record in judicial recusals within India.

In a remarkable development, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) sees another pair of judges step down from cases related to Sanjeev Chaturvedi, a whistleblower Indian Forest Service officer.

This recent recusal marks the 13th such withdrawal amongst judges handling Chaturvedi's cases. His tenure as the chief vigilance officer at AIIMS, Delhi, saw him expose numerous corruption instances.

This string of recusals spans high-profile courts, including the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts, setting a national precedent for judicial disengagement in a single litigant's matters.