Supreme Court Addresses Allegations of High Court Judge Seeking Favorable NCLAT Ruling

Nov 15, 2025 12:09 am CST

The Supreme Court has referred to the Chief Justice of India a serious allegation that a senior high court judge approached an NCLAT member seeking a favorable ruling for a company. The case has been transferred from Chennai to New Delhi after Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma recused himself, claiming interference from "one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary." Advocate Prashant Bhushan has called for criminal investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.