Summary
- Advocates at the Rajasthan High Court's Jodhpur and Jaipur benches have launched a strike against Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma amid serious allegations.
- Protests erupted after Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta accused Justice Sharma of manipulating case listings and misusing administrative powers, urging the Chief Justice of India to appoint a new Chief Justice for the High Court.
- The Chief Justice of India confirmed that the Collegium is reviewing the allegations and will allow Justice Sharma to respond before any conclusions are made.
- Bar associations in Jodhpur are set to meet to discuss further actions, potentially escalating the strike into an indefinite protest.
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