Allahabad HC Judge Recuses From Hearing Case Where Contempt Action Was Recommended Against Sr. Advocate

Justice Sangeeta Chandra of the Allahabad High Court recused herself from hearing a criminal contempt case involving senior advocate Satish Chandra Mishra. The case pertained to comments made during a court proceeding that were deemed contemptuous. While the details of the remarks were not disclosed, the judge’s decision to withdraw raised questions about judicial impartiality. The court will assign another bench to handle the matter, and the hearing was adjourned to a future date.