Delhi High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Evidence-Tampering Case Connected To Uphaar Fire Tragedy

In a high-profile revisit of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy case, the Delhi High Court judge Justice Amit Mahajan recused himself from hearing an evidence-tampering case, after the complainant raised apprehension of bias given the judge’s prior association as a lawyer for one of the parties. The Judge found it appropriate to step aside to ensure fairness and transparency in proceedings that remain sensitive decades after the 1997 tragedy. The article underscores the importance of perceived fairness and institutional trust even in longstanding litigation.