Judicial Uproar: Supreme Court Orders Removal of Judge from Roster

A group of judges from the Allahabad High Court has written a letter to Chief Justice Arun Bhansali expressing concerns over the Supreme Court's order to remove Justice Prashant Kumar from the criminal roster. The apex court criticized Kumar's judicial approach and directed his reassignment.

A contingent of judges from the Allahabad High Court has reached out to Chief Justice Arun Bhansali, urging a full court meeting following a Supreme Court directive concerning Justice Prashant Kumar.

Justice Arindam Sinha authored the letter, lamenting the Supreme Court's decision, which was supported by signatures from seven judges. The Supreme Court had recently issued a critical directive aimed at Justice Kumar.

In its strong-worded order, the top court questioned Justice Kumar's judicial reasoning regarding a commercial dispute and directed a reassignment, labeling his approach as untenable. This has sparked discussions within the judiciary, prompting the high court judges to express their discontent.

(With inputs from agencies.)